As Epstein-linked appointment sparks backlash, UK PM Starmer faces party revolt amid resignation calls British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a significant crisis after his chief of staff and director of communications resigned following revelations about Peter Mandelson’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for Starmer’s resignation, intensifying pressure ahead of a key parliamentary meeting. Experts suggest Starmer’s leadership is under severe threat due to this and other policy issues.

• Scottish Labor leader Anas Sarwar calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation.
• Revelations about Peter Mandelson’s contact with Jeffrey Epstein and financial transfers have resurfaced.
• Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, and director of communications, Tim Allan, have resigned.
• Experts believe Starmer is under escalating political pressure and his survival is uncertain.
• Starmer has apologized for appointing Mandelson and expressed regret.
• A meeting of Labour members of Parliament is expected to challenge Starmer’s leadership.
• Downing Street insists Starmer will not resign and remains confident.