US EditionStarmer Was Warned of ‘Reputational Risk’ over Mandelson’s Ties to Epstein, Files Show
Government files reveal officials warned Starmer of reputational risks due to Mandelson’s ties with Epstein before his 2024 US ambassador appointment, prompting political fallout and investigation.
- On Wednesday, March 11, the British government released documents confirming Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned of "reputational risk" before appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States.
- Starmer and former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney ignored warnings about Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell describing the appointment as "weirdly rushed."
- Documents reveal Mandelson served as director for Russian conglomerate Sistema until 2017 and maintained a relationship with Epstein, reportedly staying at the financier's home in June 2009.
- Mandelson remains under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office, with the Metropolitan Police withholding documents to avoid prejudicing the ongoing criminal inquiry.
- Starmer has apologized to Epstein's victims for believing Mandelson's "lies" and regrets the appointment, while Cabinet Minister Darren Jones confirmed further files will be published as investigations conclude.
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All'ex ambassador 85 thousand euros: he had asked 600 thousand. The scandal Epstein-Mandelson has been called the worst of the post-war period
Newly released documents reveal that officials warned British Prime Minister Starmer about the risks of appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Against this advice, Starmer appointed him in February of last year. The prime minister has long been under fire for his decisions regarding Mandelson. He was dismissed as ambassador last year after his close ties to American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein became public. Since then, …
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned that Peter Mandelson's friendship with convicted American sex offender, the now deceased Jeffrey Epstein, was putting his government's reputation at risk, but he appointed Mandelson as ambassador to the US anyway, documents released today under pressure from British MPs show.
Sydney Morning Herald
‘Weirdly rushed’: Starmer ignored Epstein red flags before appointing Mandelson, new files show
The British prime minister is under pressure again as new documents reveal he appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite official warnings that his long friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein presented “reputational risk”.
The British Prime Minister was not discouraged by warning signs to Peter Mandelson. Concerns about making him an ambassador hit Starmer in the wind.
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