Mandelson ‘lied repeatedly’ over Epstein links and betrayed Britain, Starmer says – UK politics live

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson, a former UK cabinet minister and peer, and his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Mandelson of lying about the "extent and depth of the relationship" and claims that Mandelson should not have been appointed as a US ambassador. The article also summarizes 10 key takeaways from the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. Additionally, it mentions that Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) is starting soon and provides a list of MPs scheduled to ask questions. The article also touches on the Reform UK party's plan to support the pub industry, with the party's MP Lee Anderson dismissing claims that the plan would cost far more than the £3bn it claims. The article also notes that the Reform UK party's proposal to reinstate the two-child limit for most families would save £2.29bn in 2026/27, and that the party's package of tax cuts would also cost £2.29bn, making it cost-neutral.