Mandelson is mates with Jeffrey Epstein, Israel bombs Qatar and Rayner resigns | PMQs best bits

This video brings you the best bits from today’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons, where Keir Starmer was pushed onto the defensive in a heated session dominated by scandal, foreign policy, and Labour’s internal battles.

At the heart of the exchanges was Starmer’s continued support for Peter Mandelson, after revelations in the newly released Epstein files that a former US ambassador described Mandelson as Jeffrey Epstein’s “best mate.” MPs pressed the Labour leader on whether this association is compatible with his claim to lead a government of integrity and transparency.

Starmer also faced fierce criticism over the government’s lacklustre response to Israel’s latest bombing campaign on Qatar, with MPs questioning Britain’s silence in the face of attacks on another sovereign state. The Prime Minister was challenged on whether the UK is abandoning its obligations under international law and further isolating itself on the global stage.

Adding to the political drama, MPs raised the issue of the impending Labour deputy leadership contest, which threatens to open up another round of party infighting. With speculation swirling about potential candidates and ideological divides, today’s session highlighted the growing sense of psychodrama inside Labour even as it positions itself as a government-in-waiting.

This highlights reel captures the sharpest questions and most dramatic moments from today’s PMQs, showcasing how the Labour leader handled challenges over integrity, foreign policy, and party unity.

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