Sir Keir Starmer faces new chaos as paedophile-linked peer suspended

Plus: 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of two schoolboys

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent.   Sir Keir Starmer faces fresh scrutiny after paedophile-linked peer is suspended, a 13-year-old pupil has been arrested for the attempted murder of two boys and a British woman has been 'killed by her father over an argument about Trump' Top stories 1 | Starmer plunged into fresh crisis as paedophile-linked peer and former comms chief suspended from Labour Read more 2 | Boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two pupils stabbed at London school Read more 3 | British woman 'shot dead by father on US holiday after argument about Trump' Read more 4 | Ex-Mail editor has 'vague memory of £3m invoices to investigators' Read more 5 | Armoured van blown up on motorway in dramatic 'Italian Job' heist Read more Editors' picks Is going to the USA embarrassing now? From a childless tax to cash for kids – our fertility can't be bought Why the coup that never was could be exactly what Starmer needed Poll of the day Poll of the day If Starmer were forced to step aside, who should replace him as Labour leader? The vast majority of the electorate want him gone. Even millions who he hoodwinked into backing Labour in July 2024. With the promise of long needed reforming change. And the longer he refuses to accept the reality he is in. the more likely the UK will be governed by Farage and his chaotic party. Probably with even less support than Starmer got in July 2024.   OldBuzza2026 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    'Armed' masked man outside Nancy Guthrie's home STAT OF THE DAY £350,000 The cost of a 17-acre private island off the Welsh coast - but it has no running water or electricity and can only be reached by foot or by boat Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "I would pack Starmer's suitcases for him" Residents of Denton in Greater Manchester were unimpressed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal, especially 69-year-old Sheila Harrison Read more Other stories you might like Viking Age mass grave unearthed near Cambridge with remains of 'extremely tall' man France is sending reminders to 29-year-olds like me to have children Why England are picking Freeman at centre this Six Nations Use discount code: "SAVE15" for 15% off Valentine's gifts at Peper Harow. Cooking just got easier! Get a whopping 46% off Haier's hand blender. 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