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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.
Seven senior Labour MPs have called on the UK government to prohibit political donations made in cryptocurrency, citing risks to democratic integrity. They argue that such transactions are difficult to trace and could enable foreign interference. The push comes amid government plans to address the issue, though a full ban may not arrive in time for upcoming legislation.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded Labour Party candidates from the forthcoming local government elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This decision bars the party's participation in the polls.