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Political Crisis in Britain: Pressure Mounts on Starmer, “I Will Not Resign” He Says

Published February 10, 2026, 09:38
Political Crisis in Britain: Pressure Mounts on Starmer, “I Will Not Resign” He Says

The leader of the Labor Party in Britain, Sir Keir Starmer, is facing serious pressure to resign, following new revelations about Lord Mandelson’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer refuses to resign, stating he is not willing to leave the country in a state of chaos and that he has the full support of his cabinet. The crisis began with the resignation of his close advisor, Morgan McSwiney, in reaction to Starmer’s controversial decision to appoint Mandelson as the Ambassador to the United States. This decision caused strong reactions and a questioning of Starmer’s leadership. The leader of Scotland, Anas Sarwar, is one of Starmer’s most outspoken critics, demanding his immediate resignation due to, as he claims, the mistakes and instability caused by his leadership. However, Starmer has received support from key figures within the party. Starmer has admitted that the choice of Mandelson was wrong, but says he is determined to continue the renewal of the party and to compete for victory in the next elections. The situation remains fluid, with Starmer’s future uncertain.