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The Guardian calls Sir Mark’s departure a “victory” for Mr Cummings – who can be seen clapping as Sir Mark and the PM shake hands in a photograph from last year on the front page. It reports that former colleagues say Sir Mark was “unfairly smeared…. over the government’s coronavirus failings and for supposedly blocking Whitehall reforms”. Bob Kerslake, the former head of the civil service, tells the paper he fears that the civil service is “being made the fall guy for mistakes made in the handling of the pandemic”.

Guardian Front Page 4th of February 2026

The Met has launched a criminal investigation into claims Peter Mandelson leaked Downing Street emails to Jeffrey Epstein. He has resigned from the Lords amid backlash as officers examine alleged unauthorised copies of official emails.

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Guardian Front Page 3rd of February 2026

Peter Mandelson faces calls for a police inquiry after files suggested he shared market‑sensitive government plans during the financial crisis with US financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Met has received reports of possible misconduct in public office as officials launch a Whitehall review.

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Guardian Front Page 2nd of February 2026

Peter Mandelson faces scrutiny after files suggest Jeffrey Epstein sent him $75,000 in three $25,000 transfers. Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of the money. Politicians are urging him to provide evidence to US authorities about any links.

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Guardian Front Page 31st of January 2026

Documents from the US justice department’s Epstein investigation include emails suggesting he transferred thousands of pounds to Peter Mandelson’s husband in 2009 after his release. The cache, spanning emails and device data, prompts fresh scrutiny of their links.

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