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Plus: Met Police urged to reopen Andrew investigation by US lawyer after latest release of Epstein files

Monday, February 2, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent.   Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned his membership of the Labour Party to avoid causing "further embarrassment over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, officers with convictions for violence, harassment, and assault are still serving in police forces, The Independent can reveal, and a US lawyer has called on the Met Police to reopen a probe into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.  Top stories 1 | Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links Read more 2 | Met Police urged to reopen Andrew investigation by US lawyer after latest release of Epstein files Read more 3 | Police with violence, harassment and assault convictions still serving despite crackdown on rogue officers Read more 4 | Polanski condemns Starmer's 'high on drugs, soft on Putin' jibe Read more 5 |Weather warnings issued with ice and rain set to cause disruption Read more Editors' picks What every parents must know about teen boys and 'mogging' I specialise in coaching people aged 40-plus – do these six things for immediate results Everyone is deleting TikTok – is this the end? Your Views Your Views 'I won't go near Trump's America': Why tourists are ditching US trips I am so pleased that we travelled through just about every state in the USA when my husband worked there and in the days when national parks were quiet. There are some lovely people in the USA who work very hard, but under the present regime, we would not consider going there again.   Lara999 Get involved and share your views here. Don't forget to complete your registration You haven't completed your registration with The Independent. It's free, quick, and helps support our journalism while tailoring your experience. Register now to enjoy benefits including access to limited Premium articles, The Independent app, more than 20 newsletters and commenting on independent.co.uk. Complete your registration today to unlock access. WATCH  Mandelson warned 'this is the end' by Trevor Phillips in TV address STAT OF THE DAY 41 A teenager injured in the deadly bar fire that broke out in a Swiss ski resort on New Year's Eve has died, bringing the death toll to 41. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "Complete invasion of privacy" Lucy Letby's parents have criticised a new documentary over footage of the former nurse being arrested in her pyjamas at their home. Read more Other stories you might like Second woman claims being sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says Bad Bunny makes history at the Grammys ahead of Super Bowl performance Iran warns of regional warfare if US launches attack Show you care with flowers and save 15% at Bunches. Get 42% off Dalwhinnie's single malt whisky at Amazon – cheers! Choosing The Independent as one of your preferred sources ensures that you'll see our coverage more prominently displayed in your searches. That way, you can be sure you're accessing the latest headlines from a trusted source. SOURCE PREFERENCES Join the conversation and follow us Download our apps: Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy