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The i leads on NHS medics without UK citizenship being barred from getting on the UK airlift out of Khartoum. The paper says that the government has decided that opening up Khartoum evacuation flights to the doctors, who only have visas to work in the UK but no nationality rights to expect embassy assistance, would be too complex in the limited timeframe left to complete the operation safely. In a follow-up to the Guardian’s exclusive yesterday, the i also looks at claims about the Health Secretary Steve Barclay’s conduct. Sources have told the paper he can be “unpleasant” to civil servants but his behaviour has not tipped over into bullying. A Department of Health spokesperson said the department has not received any formal complaints about ministers. An ally of Barclay also told the Guardian the claims were “totally untrue”.

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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i Front Page 31st of January 2026

New polling shows 51% want Labour to change leader, with only 21% backing the PM to stay. His rating drops to a record -49. For the first time he loses support from voters who backed Labour in 2024. Andy Burnham leads potential replacements on 24%. Reform leads: 32%, Labour 20%, Tories 17%, Greens 13%.

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i Front Page 30th of January 2026

Ministers plan to restart deportations of asylum seekers to Syria. The Home Secretary is pushing enforced returns despite officials’ concerns about safety and conditions. Modelled partly on Danish policy, the move forms part of wider reforms to cut small‑boat crossings.

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