The PM faces fury from Labour women over a second scandal, after awarding a peerage to Matthew Doyle despite knowing he kept ties with a councillor charged with serious abuse. Critics say No10 fosters a “boys’ club”, raising questions over vetting and judgment.

A writer describes how constant rows over domestic chores—symbolised by stacking the dishwasher—revealed unequal effort and eroded respect in her marriage. The accumulated resentment led her to leave, highlighting how small habits can mask deeper relationship faults.

After hours of silence, ministers rallied behind the PM, giving him breathing space amid the Mandelson scandal. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged him to quit, saying there had been too many mistakes.

The PM’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned, taking responsibility for recommending Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington despite concerns over Mandelson’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein. The departure intensifies scrutiny of the PM’s judgement and leadership.