Starmer faces a political crisis over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador despite knowing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, undermining public trust and leaving him vulnerable within his Labour Party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/06/world/starmer-facing-final-curtain/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #keirstarmer #petermandelson #jeffreyepstein #labourparty #edmiliband #wesstreeting #tories