Daily Mirror
Monday, 9 February 2026
Mirroring Power Struggles: Leadership Fallout and Assisted Dying Appeal (Monday, February 9, 2026)
Political Turmoil
The Daily Mirror’s front page leads with a "LABOUR LEADERSHIP CRISIS," featuring a large, somber image of Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer’s top aide, who resigned taking "full responsibility" for the "Mandelson debacle." Inset images visually connect McSweeney to Starmer and Peter Mandelson, whose controversial appointment as US ambassador is at the core of the issue. Inside the paper, this is highlighted as a "Blame Me" situation, with escalating pressure on the Prime Minister and demands for a review of Mandelson’s pay-off.
Assisted Dying Plea
A compelling image of TV personality Esther Rantzen accompanies an "Esther EXCLUSIVE," where she states, "I don't have long..." and critically points to "the Lords sabotaging assisted dying bill." Inside the paper, Dame Esther, who is battling terminal lung cancer, passionately urges the passage of the assisted dying bill, revealing her intentions to travel to Dignitas if it is not passed.
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