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Newspaper headlines: 'Face of evil' and Mandelson 'finally sacked' Newspaper headlines: 'Face of evil' and Mandelson 'finally sacked'
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Many of the papers on Friday feature a photo released by the FBI of a "person of interest" in the assassination of conservative US activist Charlie Kirk. The Sun has paired the image with the headline "Face of evil", and alleges that the bullet was engraved with "transgender and anti-fascist ideology".
The Mail leads with Lord Mandelson, and says Sir Keir Starmer was "forced" to sack the UK ambassador to the US over his relationship with the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein "just hours after defending him". The paper suggests he "ignored a string of warnings" and that Labour MPs have branding his handling of the episode "a shambles". In addition to a photo of the "person of interest" in Charlie Kirk's death, the front page of the Mail also highlights a piece by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on the conservative activist. He writes that the left "tried to silence my friend Charlie Kirk with wild slanders".
The "fury" in Westminister is also a focus for the Telegraph, and it reports that figures in Downing Street were "aware" of Lord Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein but "chose to overide the concerns". The paper says that two senior members of the Trump administration have also "expressed concerns" over the ambassador's ties to Epstein.
"PM faces questions over judgment" says the Guardian, similarly alleging that concerns had been raised about Lord Mandelson prior to his appointment to the role of ambassador. A government adviser told the paper that they had raised "informal doubts" about Mandelson regarding his relationship with a Russian oligarch, but was told that the appointment would be good because he was "such a master of the dark arts".
The Times reports that Lord Mandelson is "said to feel ill-treated by Starmer's decision" to sack him, as he disclosed his relationship with the late Epstein in the vetting process for his role as US ambassador. The paper points out that it is the second time in a week that the prime minister has "defended a senior figure only for them to leave office".
"Shooting rocks divided nation" declares the Financial Times, writing that US President Donald Tump has vowed to address "radical left political violence" in the aftermath of the "heinous assassination" of Charlie Kirk. On Lord Mandelson, the paper notes that ambassador's dismissal has come just days before a state visit to Britain by Trump, which could now be impacted by "Epstein's shadow".
"Mandy: It all ends in Keirs" declares the Metro, featuring the now-infamous photo of Lord Mandelson in a bathrobe with Epstein.
The i Paper says Lord Mandelson's exit leaves a "weakened Starmer facing wrath of Labour".
The Express says the prime minister has been "branded weak" in the wake of the "Mandelson 'fiasco'".
"Home in disgrace" reads the Mirror's headline, with the front page pointing to a piece by Paul Routledge on the "fatal flaws of ego-driven 'Mandy'".
Television presenter Gary Lineker is pictured on the front page of the Star, and the paper says he is "unlikely to work with the BBC again".
Most of Friday's paper lead on the sacking of Lord Mandelson.Most of Friday's paper lead on the sacking of Lord Mandelson.
The Daily Mail and Guardian highlight questions about Sir Keir Starmer's judgement. The Mail says the Prime Minister ignored a string of warnings about Lord Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein prior to his appointment as US ambassador. The Guardian is one of several papers to cite reports that red flags were raised by the security services, during the vetting process for the post -claims which have been denied by Downing Street.The Daily Mail and Guardian highlight questions about Sir Keir Starmer's judgement. The Mail says the Prime Minister ignored a string of warnings about Lord Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein prior to his appointment as US ambassador. The Guardian is one of several papers to cite reports that red flags were raised by the security services, during the vetting process for the post -claims which have been denied by Downing Street.
The Daily Express leads on Conservative claims that the Prime Minister backed a candidate who was unfit for office, out of weakness.The Daily Express leads on Conservative claims that the Prime Minister backed a candidate who was unfit for office, out of weakness.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Baroness Gray, the Prime Minister's first chief of staff, did not consider Lord Mandelson appropriate for the role, which is a stance the paper says was reversed by her successor, Morgan McSweeney.The Daily Telegraph reports that Baroness Gray, the Prime Minister's first chief of staff, did not consider Lord Mandelson appropriate for the role, which is a stance the paper says was reversed by her successor, Morgan McSweeney.
Lord Mandelson is said to feel ill-treated by the prime minister's decision, according to the Times. His allies tell the paper he was clear during the vetting process that his relationship with Epstein had continued "for many years".Lord Mandelson is said to feel ill-treated by the prime minister's decision, according to the Times. His allies tell the paper he was clear during the vetting process that his relationship with Epstein had continued "for many years".
"Home in disgrace" is the Daily Mirror's headline as it quotes a Labour MP as saying the former ambassador should also quit the House of Lords. The Financial Times carries a shortlist of his possible replacements in Washington; they include the former Labour Foreign Secretary David Miliband."Home in disgrace" is the Daily Mirror's headline as it quotes a Labour MP as saying the former ambassador should also quit the House of Lords. The Financial Times carries a shortlist of his possible replacements in Washington; they include the former Labour Foreign Secretary David Miliband.
The front page of the Sun shows what the paper describes as a chilling picture of the main suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, taken from CCTV footage. The paper's editorial - along with many others - laments the rise of political violence in the US.The front page of the Sun shows what the paper describes as a chilling picture of the main suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, taken from CCTV footage. The paper's editorial - along with many others - laments the rise of political violence in the US.
The Financial Times says such incidents have intensified in tandem with the coarsening and polarisation of political debate.The Financial Times says such incidents have intensified in tandem with the coarsening and polarisation of political debate.
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