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Like most of the front pages, the i shares details about which Conservative MPs will be in what it calls new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s “crisis Cabinet of political rivals”. The paper lays out who is back in government, including a return for Home Secretary Suella Braverman less than a week after she resigned for breaching the Ministerial Code, as well as reporting there was also a “proper clear out” – with 11 ministers sacked.

i Front Page 5th of February 2026

Keir Starmer faces growing dissent among Labour MPs over his handling of the Mandelson scandal. Leadership rivals are circling as the Government yields to backbenchers, allowing scrutiny of No 10 files. Police have advised ministers not to release certain documents during an investigation.

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i Front Page 4th of February 2026

Police are investigating Peter Mandelson after No 10 handed a dossier alleging he leaked market-sensitive data to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. The Cabinet Office referred the case to officers. Mandelson is to retire from the Lords.

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i Front Page 3rd of February 2026

The Met is assessing allegations that Lord Mandelson, while business secretary, shared confidential No 10 material with Jeffrey Epstein. Emails cited in reports suggest he tipped him off about a PM resignation and a major eurozone bailout. He also faces questions over a possible $75,000 payment.

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i Front Page 2nd of February 2026

Andrew and Labour peer Peter Mandelson are urged to testify to US lawmakers after new Epstein revelations. The PM faces calls to strip Mandelson’s peerage and expel him from Labour. Andrew may face legal action in Britain. Ministers say cooperation is needed to deliver justice for victims.

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