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UK releases Mandelson files on ex-envoy’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The documents reveal internal warnings about Mandelson’s ties to Epstein and a £75,000 severance payout amid ongoing police investigations and vetting failures, officials said.
- Keir Starmer was warned about risks of appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, but still defended the appointment.
- Documents show Starmer's team was aware of concerns over Mandelson's relationship with Epstein, but claims Mandelson lied about the extent of it.
- Opposition lawmakers accused Starmer of rushing Mandelson's appointment process and questioned his judgment, as Mandelson was later arrested on suspicion of misconduct.
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Kemi Badenoch questions PM’s version of events on Mandelson appointment
The Tory leader alleged that notes had been removed from the files released. Key details in the Government files relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US appear to have been “removed”, according to Kemi Badenoch. The Tory leader told the Press Association “a lot of information is missing” including instructions she expected to see from the Prime Minister. Speaking during a visit to machinery firm Flannery Plant Hire…
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right9Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
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C 31%
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