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The events surrounding Matt Hancock’s departure as health secretary continue to feature prominently on the front pages. Monday’s edition of the Guardian carries comments from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who says Boris Johnson still has “huge questions to answer” in the aftermath of Mr Hancock’s resignation. Mr Hancock stepped down from his ministerial post on Saturday after footage was released showing him kissing Gina Coladangelo, whom he hired. Ms Coladangelo’s £15,000 role at the Department of Health involved 15 to 20 days of work per year. The government is being urged to launch an investigation into a “potential abuse of public money”, the paper says. “The resignation is far from the end of the matter,” Sir Keir added.

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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