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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 40 MIN

Mandelson's web of Epstein lies could bring down Starmer

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Peter Mandelson is under criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police over claims that he leaked confidential government emails to Jeffrey Epstein.The Labour peer finally stepped down from the House of Lords today following a damaging week for the Government, after newly released material laid bare his relationship with the convicted sex offender.The revelations have intensified pressure on Labour and reopened questions about why the twice-disgraced former Cabinet minister was brought back into the fold time and again.Camilla and Tim assess what Lord Mandelson’s resignation means for Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, and Tim explains the web of Labour relationships that linked Mandy to Epstein.Plus, attention turns again to Andrew Mountabatten-Windsor, amid reports he could imminently leave Royal Lodge for accommodation on the Sandringham estate as a potential criminal investigation hangs over him.We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducers: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Mandelson is under criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police over claims that he leaked confidential government emails to Jeffrey Epstein.The Labour peer finally stepped down from the House of Lords today following a damaging week for the Government, after newly released material laid bare his relationship with the convicted sex offender.The revelations have intensified pressure on Labour and reopened questions about why the twice-disgraced former Cabinet minister was brought back into the fold time and again.Camilla and Tim assess what Lord Mandelson’s resignation means for Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, and Tim explains the web of Labour relationships that linked Mandy to Epstein.Plus, attention turns again to Andrew Mountabatten-Windsor, amid reports he could imminently leave Royal Lodge for accommodation on the Sandringham estate as a potential criminal investigation hangs over him.We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducers: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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