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"Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on but after the most turbulent day of his premiership so far, questions about his future refuse to go away. The prime minister has been engulfed in a political storm since admitting he was aware of Lord Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein even after the disgraced financier's conviction for child sex offences. The controversy has triggered a wave of criticism across the political spectrum, including from within Labour's own ranks,"

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on but faces intensified scrutiny after admitting awareness of Lord Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein following Epstein's conviction for child sex offences. The revelation has prompted criticism across the political spectrum and within Labour, with some MPs declaring his position untenable. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged the prime minister to step down, citing repeated mistakes, while Sir Keir responded defiantly that he has 'won every fight' he's ever been in. High-profile resignations, including Morgan McSweeney and Downing Street communications chief Tim Allan, have fuelled speculation about leadership stability and deepened the sense of crisis at the heart of government.

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