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Keir Starmer rejects resignation amid Epstein scandal
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rebuffs calls for his resignation triggered by his controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Mandelson had close ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite resignations of close aides and criticism from within his party, Starmer receives backing from cabinet members.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he would remain in office despite heavy defeats for his Labour Party in the UK's local elections. The results showed significant gains for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party across England.
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Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party's vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has announced his intention to leave the party for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). He stated the defection would take effect at midnight. Baba-Ahmed cited internal disagreements during a Channels Television programme.