Novara Live Police Search Two Of Mandelson’s Homes
Feb 6, 2026
Olga Braga, Ukrainian playwright and theatre-maker, discusses Donbass, her drama about a family living close to the front line. She talks about conscription tensions, generational divides and who stays or leaves Ukraine. The conversation covers the human cost of mass military losses and the cultural mood of resilience and hope.
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Mandelson Investigation Undermines Starmer
- Peter Mandelson's searches link to alleged misconduct in public office for forwarding sensitive info to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The case is legally complex but politically fatal for Mandelson and damaging for Keir Starmer.
Files Could Rekindle Party Turmoil
- Labour MPs including left and conservative factions publicly call for change over the Mandelson appointment.
- Released Mandelson files could embarrass other senior Labour figures and prolong the political crisis.
Blame Shifts Won't Fix Moral Failure
- Sacking advisers like Morgan McSweeney is suggested but may not appease public anger.
- Michael Walker argues moral judgment, not outsourcing to advisors, was the core failure in hiring Mandelson.
