UK Leader Starmer Fights For His Job

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a political crisis as he tries to persuade Labour Party lawmakers not to oust him. Starmer lost his chief of staff on Sunday and is losing support after revelations about former British ambassador Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer fired Mandelson in September after emails showed he maintained a friendship with Epstein. Critics say Starmer should have known better than to appoint Mandelson. Police are investigating Mandelson for potential misconduct. Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned, taking responsibility for the appointment. Some hope his departure will allow Starmer to rebuild trust.