British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on Tuesday that his government is 'strong and united,' attempting to dispel doubts about his future after dismissing calls to resign on Monday due to a scandal linked to the Epstein case. The Labour leader is under pressure for appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States despite his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a case that has already led to the departure of two of his closest advisors. 'The Prime Minister thanked the political cabinet for its support,' the communiqué stated. The Director of Communications, Tim Allan, resigned on Monday, less than 24 hours after Starmer's Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, also left his post. Following these two resignations, others could follow, such as the Cabinet Secretary, the highest-ranking official in the civil service, according to British media. However, several heavyweight Labour figures have mobilized to support Starmer, such as his former Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, or Health Secretary Wes Streeting, mentioned as possible successors to Starmer. Calls for Starmer's resignation, expressed within Labour ranks, were silenced on Tuesday, and other influential voices in the party came out to back him, such as the First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, a possible rival to Starmer, also expressed his support and called for 'stability' in the party. As a conciliatory gesture, Starmer reiterated his confidence in Anas Sarwar, the leader of the Labour Party in Scotland, who had demanded his resignation on Monday.
