HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer grilled over Mandelson's Epstein connection at PMQs

Watch the explosive highlights from this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), where Keir Starmer faced a fierce grilling from Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch over the newly released Epstein files. In a fiery exchange inside the House of Commons, Badenoch pressed the Prime Minister on revelations that former Labour cabinet minister and current UK Ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, had close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The clash over the Epstein files has sent shockwaves through Westminster and beyond. With Epstein’s network of high-profile friends back under the spotlight following the publication of court documents, Badenoch seized the moment to challenge Starmer on Labour’s connections to Mandelson. She accused the Prime Minister of ignoring troubling questions about whether Mandelson is a fit and proper figure to represent Britain on the world stage, especially in Washington.

Starmer attempted to deflect, insisting his government remains committed to transparency and accountability, but Badenoch doubled down, demanding clear answers on what Labour knew about Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein. The tense back-and-forth showcased the sharp political dividing lines in Parliament, with Labour scrambling to defend itself and the Conservatives sensing an opportunity to land blows.

This PMQs session will be remembered as one of the most dramatic since Starmer took office, as questions about political integrity, foreign policy, and the lingering shadow of Epstein collided in the Commons chamber.

In this video, we bring you the must-see highlights, cutting through the noise to show you exactly how Starmer handled Badenoch’s interrogation — and what it could mean for Mandelson, Labour, and Britain’s reputation abroad.

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