DEVELOPING: Labour MPs in Crisis Mode as Mandelson, Rayner Scandal Unfolds

Breaking News: Labour MPs Reeling as Mandelson, Rayner Scandal Unfolds Labour's Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has revealed that many of his party colleagues are feeling "despondent" following the sacking of Lord Peter Mandelson and the resignation of Angela Rayner. The crisis deepens just days before US President Donald Trump arrives for a state visit. Mandelson was dismissed as UK ambassador to the US after new information emerged about his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffery Epstein, despite Sir Keir Starmer's appointment of him in the first place. This has raised questions over the Prime Minister's judgment and leadership. The scandal began last week when Angela Rayner resigned from her deputy PM role, sparking widespread grief among Labour MPs who praised her as an "extraordinary woman". The party is now reeling from the double blow of Mandelson's dismissal and Rayner's departure. As the government searches for a new ambassador to Washington, the Prime Minister faces intense scrutiny over his handling of the crisis. With Trump's state visit just days away, the situation is becoming increasingly volatile. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*