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Pippa Crerar

Political Editor, The Guardian. Host of Politics Weekly podcast. Co-presenter @itvpeston Political Journalist of the Year 2026 @pressawardsuk

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Mandelson files reveal security briefings before vetting passed

Declassified emails shed more light on appointment scandal

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Mandelson files reveal security briefings before vetting passed

Declassified emails shed more light on appointment scandal

With:Henry Dyer

The Guardian•JUN 2, 2026•Lead Story

Mandelson files show no mitigation of security concerns over top US job

Exclusive Papers cast doubt on reassurances from senior officials

With:Kiran Stacey,Henry Dyer

The Guardian•JUN 1, 2026•Lead Story

Mandelson vetting warned of ties to key figures in China and Russia

With:Paul Lewis,Henry Dyer

The Guardian•MAY 28, 2026•Lead Story

The story focuses on internal security concerns regarding a high-profile political figure's international links, framing it as a matter of institutional transparency and vetting standards.

Burnham ‘will push to be next PM’ by autumn

With:Jessica Elgot,Rowena Mason

The Guardian•MAY 16, 2026•Lead Story

The paper treats Burnham's leadership ambitions as a developing political process, focusing on the proposed timeline and the immediate hurdle of securing a parliamentary seat. The tone is reportorial, outlining logistical steps rather than amplifying internal party conflict.

Burnham bids to topple Starmer, but he must win byelection first

Manchester mayor sees route to parliament after MP steps aside Streeting quits cabinet but fails to launch leadership challenge

With:Jessica Elgot,Kiran Stacey

The Guardian•MAY 15, 2026•Lead Story

The paper presents the leadership challenge as a complex procedural maneuver rather than an immediate coup, emphasizing the electoral hurdle Burnham faces. The framing is analytical, charting the shifting dynamics as one rival steps back and another advances.

Streeting on manoeuvres ready to launch leadership challenge today

Health secretary in race to win over enough MPs to trigger contest ● Move sparks scramble on left of party to find candidate to oppose him

With:Jessica Elgot,Rowena Mason

The Guardian•MAY 14, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the story as an imminent but mechanically contingent political event, focusing equally on the challenger's actions and the resulting factional reaction within the broader Labour Party.

Starmer sees off threat for now as Streeting challenge fails to emerge

Insiders suggest health secretary lacks party support for leadership bid

With:Jessica Elgot,Kiran Stacey

The Guardian•MAY 13, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the Prime Minister's survival as a temporary reprieve rather than a definitive victory, emphasising the tactical failure of a specific challenger alongside continued deep unrest within the parliamentary party.

Starmer's survival on the line as cabinet ministers urge him to quit

With:Jessica Elgot

The Guardian•MAY 12, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the Prime Minister's position as highly precarious, leading directly on the internal pressure from his own cabinet and parliamentary party following electoral setbacks.

Dire election results pile pressure on PM

Calls for Starmer to change course or set a date to step down

With:Jessica Elgot

The Guardian•MAY 9, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the local election outcomes primarily through the lens of internal Labour party stability, focusing on the immediate threat to Keir Starmer's leadership. It highlights the fragmentation of the vote, particularly the gains made by Reform UK and the Greens at Labour's expense.

Move to oust PM could lead to ‘chaos’

The Guardian•MAY 5, 2026

Reports on internal Labour party warnings regarding potential rebellion against Keir Starmer following poor election results, focusing on the risk of structural disorder.

Starmer sees off major Labour party rebellion

With:Jessica Elgot,Ben Quinn

The Guardian•APR 29, 2026

Focuses on the parliamentary mechanics of the Prime Minister successfully maintaining party discipline despite significant internal dissent over a controversial appointment.

PM pleads for unity among Labour MPs over critical Mandelson vote

‘Stick together,’ urges Starmer as ministers seek to stave off revolt

The Guardian•APR 28, 2026•Lead Story

The paper focuses on the mechanical aspects of party management, framing an upcoming parliamentary vote as a direct test of the Prime Minister's internal authority.

No cameras at Trump’s meeting with king

With:Kiran Stacey

The Guardian•APR 28, 2026

Focuses on the diplomatic optics and specific media restrictions surrounding a high-profile state visit to the US.

PM isolated as cabinet divisions emerge over Mandelson scandal

Ministers warn against alienating civil servants after Robbins dismissal

With:Jessica Elgot,Kiran Stacey

The Guardian•APR 23, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the story primarily as a crisis of internal party management and prime ministerial authority. Emphasis is placed on the political vulnerability created by executive decisions rather than the details of the scandal itself.

Robbins accuses No 10 of applying huge pressure over Mandelson job

MPs told Downing Street had 'dismissive' attitude to vetting for top US role

With:Kiran Stacey

The Guardian•APR 22, 2026•Lead Story

The paper focuses on the formal, adversarial testimony of a former civil servant against the Prime Minister's office, highlighting allegations of compromised security protocols.

Starmer on collision course with Robbins over Mandelson vetting

Sacked official to set out his side of story after PM's Commons claims

With:Jessica Elgot,Kiran Stacey

The Guardian•APR 21, 2026•Lead Story

The paper presents the political fallout as an escalating procedural and personal conflict between the Prime Minister and a former senior official, centring on competing narratives of administrative accountability.

Commons showdown for Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal

PM faces high-stakes statement to MPs after Guardian revelations

The Guardian•APR 20, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the upcoming parliamentary session as a significant test of the Prime Minister's leadership, foregrounding the newspaper's own role in breaking the story.

Starmer warned he faces ‘judgment day’ next week

Ex-foreign office official Robbins set to appear before MPs on Tuesday

With:Paul Lewis,Henry Dyer

The Guardian•APR 18, 2026•Lead Story

The paper focuses on the impending political pressure facing the Prime Minister, framing the situation as a crisis of internal communication and accountability. It highlights a scheduled parliamentary committee hearing as a pivotal moment for the government's handling of the issue.

Revealed: Mandelson failed security vetting for US role

Exclusive Foreign Office overruled decision to ensure ambassador post

With:Paul Lewis,Henry Dyer

The Guardian•APR 17, 2026•Lead Story

The paper presents an investigative exclusive, focusing on procedural irregularity and the potential political fallout for the Prime Minister regarding a high-profile diplomatic appointment.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Pippa Crerar in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.