Laura Webster
@lauraewebster.bsky.social
Editor of The National 🏴
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In the public interest
In the public interest
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
In the public interest
In the public interest
Reposted by Laura Webster
Peter Mandelson has tried to gag the press. We will not let him
🚨 This evening, a notice was circulated from representatives of Peter Mandelson, via press regulator IPSO and the Press Association news wire, to all media across the UK
We believe it is strongly in the public interest to publish this memo. This is it in full 👇
We believe it is strongly in the public interest to publish this memo. This is it in full 👇
Peter Mandelson issues secret notice demanding press leave him alone – read in full
www.thenational.scot
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Peter Mandelson has tried to gag the press. We will not let him
BREAKING: Peter Mandelson just sent this secret notice to all UK media, demanding they leave him alone.
He uses IPSO clauses designed to support grieving families in a bid to stop scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein
We have published it in full.
www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...
He uses IPSO clauses designed to support grieving families in a bid to stop scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein
We have published it in full.
www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...
Peter Mandelson issues secret notice demanding press leave him alone – read in full
LATE on Friday evening, this notice was circulated from representatives of Peter Mandelson, via press regulator IPSO and the Press Association news…
www.thenational.scot
February 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
BREAKING: Peter Mandelson just sent this secret notice to all UK media, demanding they leave him alone.
He uses IPSO clauses designed to support grieving families in a bid to stop scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein
We have published it in full.
www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...
He uses IPSO clauses designed to support grieving families in a bid to stop scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein
We have published it in full.
www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...
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🚨 This evening, a notice was circulated from representatives of Peter Mandelson, via press regulator IPSO and the Press Association news wire, to all media across the UK
We believe it is strongly in the public interest to publish this memo. This is it in full 👇
We believe it is strongly in the public interest to publish this memo. This is it in full 👇
Peter Mandelson issues secret notice demanding press leave him alone – read in full
www.thenational.scot
February 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
🚨 This evening, a notice was circulated from representatives of Peter Mandelson, via press regulator IPSO and the Press Association news wire, to all media across the UK
We believe it is strongly in the public interest to publish this memo. This is it in full 👇
We believe it is strongly in the public interest to publish this memo. This is it in full 👇
Reposted by Laura Webster
Picture 1: Two plain clothes police officers during a search of Peter Mandelson's home
Picture 2: Police search Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home
Picture 2: Police search Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home
February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Picture 1: Two plain clothes police officers during a search of Peter Mandelson's home
Picture 2: Police search Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home
Picture 2: Police search Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home
Exclusive: Inside Scottish Labour as MPs fear impact of Mandelson scandal on upcoming election
Some 'feel sorry' for Sarwar, others fear they're going to become 'collateral' damage
Yet none have publicly called for Starmer's resignation...
www.thenational.scot/news/2583334...
Some 'feel sorry' for Sarwar, others fear they're going to become 'collateral' damage
Yet none have publicly called for Starmer's resignation...
www.thenational.scot/news/2583334...
Inside Scottish Labour as MPs fear Mandelson impact on Holyrood election
SCOTTISH Labour MPs have told The National they fear the Peter Mandelson scandal will tank the party’s chances at the Holyrood election in May.
www.thenational.scot
February 6, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Exclusive: Inside Scottish Labour as MPs fear impact of Mandelson scandal on upcoming election
Some 'feel sorry' for Sarwar, others fear they're going to become 'collateral' damage
Yet none have publicly called for Starmer's resignation...
www.thenational.scot/news/2583334...
Some 'feel sorry' for Sarwar, others fear they're going to become 'collateral' damage
Yet none have publicly called for Starmer's resignation...
www.thenational.scot/news/2583334...
The National revealed that Starmer's allies at Labour Together were hiring investigators to look into journalists and writers back in September, in this great piece by Richard Sanders and Peter Oborne
These are the people running the country. It's bleak.
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
These are the people running the country. It's bleak.
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
February 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The National revealed that Starmer's allies at Labour Together were hiring investigators to look into journalists and writers back in September, in this great piece by Richard Sanders and Peter Oborne
These are the people running the country. It's bleak.
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
These are the people running the country. It's bleak.
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
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The UK Government has buried 'almost 200 containers' of radioactive material underground in Scotland
UK Government buries '200 containers of radioactive waste' underground in Scotland
www.thenational.scot
February 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The UK Government has buried 'almost 200 containers' of radioactive material underground in Scotland
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Like Boris Johnson before him, Keir Starmer has asked his troops to defend the indefensible. Like his former opponent, he will find that mutinies move quickly once that line is crossed, writes Hamish Morrison ✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
February 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Like Boris Johnson before him, Keir Starmer has asked his troops to defend the indefensible. Like his former opponent, he will find that mutinies move quickly once that line is crossed, writes Hamish Morrison ✍️
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Starmer admits he knew of Mandelson-Epstein relationship post-conviction - yet still appointed peer to US ambassador role
Starmer admits he knew of Mandelson-Epstein relationship post-conviction - yet still appointed peer to US ambassador role
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
Starmer admits he knew of Mandelson-Epstein relationship post-conviction - yet still appointed peer to US ambassador role
Starmer admits he knew of Mandelson-Epstein relationship post-conviction - yet still appointed peer to US ambassador role
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The SNP have secured the first Commons debate on Gaza for two years
SNP secure first debate on Gaza in Commons for two years
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February 5, 2026 at 8:04 AM
The SNP have secured the first Commons debate on Gaza for two years
LIVE: Follow along with this afternoon's vote and debate aiming to push the UK Government to publish files relating to its decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US 👇
We're reporting live on all the updates this afternoon 🚨
www.thenational.scot/news/2582469...
We're reporting live on all the updates this afternoon 🚨
www.thenational.scot/news/2582469...
Keir Starmer faces crisis as MPs demand release of Mandelson files – live
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces crisis as MPs demand the release of the Mandelson files
www.thenational.scot
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM
LIVE: Follow along with this afternoon's vote and debate aiming to push the UK Government to publish files relating to its decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US 👇
We're reporting live on all the updates this afternoon 🚨
www.thenational.scot/news/2582469...
We're reporting live on all the updates this afternoon 🚨
www.thenational.scot/news/2582469...
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NEW: Keir Starmer has admitted that he knew Peter Mandelson had carried on a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after his paedophilia conviction when he made him US ambassador
The admission came as Starmer confirmed a criminal investigation is taking place at Prime Minister's Questions
The admission came as Starmer confirmed a criminal investigation is taking place at Prime Minister's Questions
February 4, 2026 at 12:14 PM
NEW: Keir Starmer has admitted that he knew Peter Mandelson had carried on a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after his paedophilia conviction when he made him US ambassador
The admission came as Starmer confirmed a criminal investigation is taking place at Prime Minister's Questions
The admission came as Starmer confirmed a criminal investigation is taking place at Prime Minister's Questions
This is Nigel Farage with Nick Candy, the treasurer of Reform UK 👇
Candy appears numerous times in the Epstein files over more than a decade, The National has uncovered.
The Scottish Greens are putting pressure on Reform to explain the links.
Candy appears numerous times in the Epstein files over more than a decade, The National has uncovered.
The Scottish Greens are putting pressure on Reform to explain the links.
February 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
This is Nigel Farage with Nick Candy, the treasurer of Reform UK 👇
Candy appears numerous times in the Epstein files over more than a decade, The National has uncovered.
The Scottish Greens are putting pressure on Reform to explain the links.
Candy appears numerous times in the Epstein files over more than a decade, The National has uncovered.
The Scottish Greens are putting pressure on Reform to explain the links.
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Among those who voted Yes in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, Reform UK are the second most popular party
A staggering 16% of 2014 Yes voters said they would back Nigel Farage's party. It begs the question: why? We take a look with experts weighing in 👇
A staggering 16% of 2014 Yes voters said they would back Nigel Farage's party. It begs the question: why? We take a look with experts weighing in 👇
February 2, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Among those who voted Yes in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, Reform UK are the second most popular party
A staggering 16% of 2014 Yes voters said they would back Nigel Farage's party. It begs the question: why? We take a look with experts weighing in 👇
A staggering 16% of 2014 Yes voters said they would back Nigel Farage's party. It begs the question: why? We take a look with experts weighing in 👇
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EXCLUSIVE: The focus on powerful men contained in the release of the Epstein Files 'completely eclipses' the understanding of the impact on victims of sexual violence, an expert has said
🗣️ 'Ok, they black out their faces, but these horrible images and circulating over and over and over again'
🗣️ 'Ok, they black out their faces, but these horrible images and circulating over and over and over again'
February 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
EXCLUSIVE: The focus on powerful men contained in the release of the Epstein Files 'completely eclipses' the understanding of the impact on victims of sexual violence, an expert has said
🗣️ 'Ok, they black out their faces, but these horrible images and circulating over and over and over again'
🗣️ 'Ok, they black out their faces, but these horrible images and circulating over and over and over again'
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein discussed how to profit from the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, newly published files show
We had a close look through the latest batch of Epstein files and found several emails, with one sent eight days before the referendum 👇
We had a close look through the latest batch of Epstein files and found several emails, with one sent eight days before the referendum 👇
February 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein discussed how to profit from the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, newly published files show
We had a close look through the latest batch of Epstein files and found several emails, with one sent eight days before the referendum 👇
We had a close look through the latest batch of Epstein files and found several emails, with one sent eight days before the referendum 👇
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BREAKING: Peter Mandelson has been reported to the police over the latest Epstein revelations
The SNP said serious allegations are now emerging that sensitive, state information that may have been passing between Mandelson and Epstein
The SNP said serious allegations are now emerging that sensitive, state information that may have been passing between Mandelson and Epstein
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: Peter Mandelson has been reported to the police over the latest Epstein revelations
The SNP said serious allegations are now emerging that sensitive, state information that may have been passing between Mandelson and Epstein
The SNP said serious allegations are now emerging that sensitive, state information that may have been passing between Mandelson and Epstein
A lot of people are treating the Epstein Files as celebrity gossip and forgetting the women and girls who need justice.
These silly memes are helping those responsible for the crimes shake it off, and the viral AI pics only make it harder for people to know what's real.
These silly memes are helping those responsible for the crimes shake it off, and the viral AI pics only make it harder for people to know what's real.
February 2, 2026 at 10:37 AM
A lot of people are treating the Epstein Files as celebrity gossip and forgetting the women and girls who need justice.
These silly memes are helping those responsible for the crimes shake it off, and the viral AI pics only make it harder for people to know what's real.
These silly memes are helping those responsible for the crimes shake it off, and the viral AI pics only make it harder for people to know what's real.
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A first look at tomorrow's front page of The Sunday National 📰
Pro-Israel group's 'secret' guest list
Pro-Israel group's 'secret' guest list
January 31, 2026 at 9:57 PM
A first look at tomorrow's front page of The Sunday National 📰
Pro-Israel group's 'secret' guest list
Pro-Israel group's 'secret' guest list
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A lobbying firm run by a former Scottish Labour leader is under fire for advertising access to top UK Government officials for tens of thousands of pounds 💸
Lobbying firm run by ex-Scottish Labour leader in ‘cash-for-access’ row
www.thenational.scot
January 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
A lobbying firm run by a former Scottish Labour leader is under fire for advertising access to top UK Government officials for tens of thousands of pounds 💸
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Humza Yousaf has warned the UK Government that it could risk violating international law if it approves a new oil field in the North Sea linked to illegal Israeli settlements
Humza Yousaf sounds alarm over Rosebank links with illegal Israeli settlements
www.thenational.scot
January 30, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Humza Yousaf has warned the UK Government that it could risk violating international law if it approves a new oil field in the North Sea linked to illegal Israeli settlements
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Anas Sarwar has accused the First Minister of 'misleading Holyrood with an invented quote'. But did he? Here are the facts ⬇️
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
January 30, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Anas Sarwar has accused the First Minister of 'misleading Holyrood with an invented quote'. But did he? Here are the facts ⬇️
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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NEW: A Scottish arts centre has gone bust after 33 years, with all jobs lost
Glasgow arts centre goes bust after over 33 years with all jobs lost
www.thenational.scot
January 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM
NEW: A Scottish arts centre has gone bust after 33 years, with all jobs lost
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Denmark has found a way to mock Trump and MAGA supporters - by using their own tactics against them.
Steph reports from Copenhagen 🇩🇰
Steph reports from Copenhagen 🇩🇰
January 29, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Denmark has found a way to mock Trump and MAGA supporters - by using their own tactics against them.
Steph reports from Copenhagen 🇩🇰
Steph reports from Copenhagen 🇩🇰