Advertisement

Epstein, Mandelson & the future of Starmer’s Government

Political judgement is the skill that is seen as compulsory if you are to reach high office. In t...

Share this article

12.00 7 Feb 2026


Epstein, Mandelson & the future of Starmer’s Government


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.00 7 Feb 2026


Political judgement is the skill that is seen as compulsory if you are to reach high office. In the past week, UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer has had his judgment questioned from all sides of the political spectrum as revelation after revelation flows from the Epstein papers. Central to the story is the disgraced financier’s relationship with Lord Mandelson, the co-architect of the New Labour project in the 1990s. Instead of policy, Starmer is dealing with photos of the peer in his pants, and the unsightly mess could even cost the PM his job. Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is Enda Brady, presenter with TRT World.


Read more about

The Anton Savage Show

Related Episodes

Extra: Bodyoids

00:13:45

Extra: Bodyoids

Futureproof With Jonathan McCrea

00:13:45


Keir Starmer fights to stay on...

00:08:50

Keir Starmer fights to stay on as Prime Minister

The Claire Byrne Show

00:08:50


Two hour strike by The Nationa...

00:17:32

Two hour strike by The National Ambulance Service begins

The Claire Byrne Show

00:17:32


The duo behind one of the most...

00:06:16

The duo behind one of the most iconic TV blunders

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:16