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Group 1 - The leader of the Scottish Labour Party, Sarwar, has publicly called for Prime Minister Starmer to resign due to the controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the US, marking Sarwar as the highest-ranking Labour figure to withdraw support from Starmer [1] - Sarwar emphasized the need for leadership change in Downing Street, warning that continued failures at the prime ministerial level could negatively impact Labour's chances in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections in May [1] - Starmer's spokesperson stated that there are no plans for resignation, and he intends to meet with Labour parliamentary group members, despite a growing sense of crisis in Downing Street following the resignation of two senior aides [1] Group 2 - Political uncertainty has quickly affected financial markets, with the 10-year UK government bond yield rising approximately 8 basis points to 4.60%, and the pound falling 0.7% against the euro to 87.4 pence [2] - Concerns among investors are rising regarding potential successors to Starmer or Reeves, who may favor increased fiscal spending [2] - As revelations about Mandelson's connections to Epstein emerge, doubts about Starmer's leadership continue to grow, with Downing Street officials preparing for possible pressures from cabinet members threatening to resign [2]