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Keir Starmer to release vetting documents for Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador role
- Sir Keir Starmer will publish papers on Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK ambassador to Washington, after the government agreed to release vetting material except items 'prejudicial to UK national security or international relations'.
- The US Department of Justice released files suggesting Mandelson forwarded a 2009 Downing Street memo to Epstein and received $75,000 in three payments, prompting scrutiny.
- Officials say the files will include Cabinet Office due diligence, Foreign Office vetting scheme, and correspondence with senior aides, as Wes Streeting said the prime minister seeks `maximum transparency`.
- Police confirmed they received a referral from the UK government and launched a criminal investigation into Mandelson for misconduct in public office, which carries a maximum life imprisonment sentence.
- Sir Keir faces growing parliamentary pressure as Kemi Badenoch tables a humble address to force document release, with Labour figures feeling betrayed by Mandelson's actions.
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UK will release files related to Mandelson’s ambassador appointment in more Epstein fallout
LONDON (AP) — The British government has agreed to release emails and other documents casting light on the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States despite his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Starmer faces MPs as pressure grows over Mandelson scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced growing pressure Wednesday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, after fresh revelations about the disgraced politician's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
·Calhoun, United States
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