Newscast Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
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Feb 10, 2026 
Caitríona Perry, BBC chief presenter in Washington who covers US political developments, explains the DOJ release of Epstein files and the stir it caused. She discusses redactions, congressional reactions and proposed legal changes for survivors. She also outlines US pressure on the royals and how that has reshaped coverage of royal visits and statements.
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Eavesdropping At Westminster
- James Cook describes literally listening at a door outside a group meeting of Scottish Labour MPs.
- He says he felt 'scurrilous' and left the eavesdropping to younger reporters who could hear better.
Starmer Survived The Immediate Crisis
- Keir Starmer survived an acute leadership crisis after Anas Sarwar publicly called for his resignation.
- The cabinet rallied behind Starmer but MPs now expect real change rather than just reassurance.
Mandelson Was The Trigger, Not The Whole Story
- The Mandelson appointment triggered the crisis but sits atop longer-running discontent about policy shifts.
- Critics point to a pattern of decisions (e.g., winter fuel payment, welfare) that fuel mistrust beyond one personnel misstep.