Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement
Emails reveal Mandelson shared sensitive UK government information with Epstein, prompting police reports and a Cabinet Secretary probe ordered by Starmer amid calls for a criminal inquiry.
- Yesterday the US Department of Justice released a tranche of Epstein emails, prompting SNP MP Stephen Flynn to report Mandelson to the Metropolitan Police and Starmer to order a Cabinet Secretary probe.
- Downing Street records indicate that in 2009–2010, Mandelson appeared to share internal government discussions and lobbying ministers over bankers' bonuses, prompting a police probe.
- The documents include original emails containing sensitive economic information and one message appears to confirm a 2010 bailout before it was announced, with Mandelson reportedly forwarding government emails to Epstein and engaging in insider trading, prompting police inquiry.
- He now faces a full-blown probe by the Met's specialist crime team into misconduct allegations, after Mandelson resigned his Labour membership and House of Lords seat, prompting opposition calls for a criminal investigation.
- Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for a Whitehall inquiry, as the fallout from Mandelson's emails risks damaging Starmer's judgement and poll ratings, with effects lasting years.
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Starmer, Badenoch and McSweeney: Who are the winners and losers of the Mandelson-Epstein scandal?
For Sir Keir Starmer and the soon-to-be ex-peer, the fallout may be about to get even worse, as Mr Mandelson faces a full-blown police inquiry while the prime minister's torment is set to resume on Wednesday.
Starmer gives Mandelson evidence to police - but this could be the end of Keir
Keir Starmer has given evidence to the Met Police of Peter Mandelson leaking confidential government information to serial child rapist – and Mandelson’s bestie – Jeffrey Epstein. The evidence includes original emails containing sensitive economic information. The emails released by the US justice department also show Mandelson engaging in insider trading that would enrich Epstein and his allies. Now Starmer has. But his Downing Street officials…
Starmer's sleaze leaves a bad stench
From messaging ‘best pal’ Jeffrey Epstein after his paedophilia conviction, to his partner taking a £10,000 gift from the financier, to lobbying from within government at Epstein’s behest – it is quite the rap list for Peter Mandelson. The full extent is shocking and will leave the Prince of Darkness lucky to escape with only his peerage stripped. Mandelson could yet face a police inquiry after MPs reported him to the authorities and, under moun…
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