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Starmer: I would never have appointed Mandelson if I knew then what I know now

  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer removed Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador in September 2025 following revelations of Mandelson's close ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Starmer faced repeated warnings about Mandelson's links to Epstein and defended the appointment until email leaks showed Mandelson had questioned Epstein's conviction.
  • The scandal occurred amid Labour's declining approval, internal party concerns, and resignation of deputy Angela Rayner over unrelated issues.
  • Starmer said, "Had I known then what I know now, I'd have never appointed him," while Labour MPs question Starmer's leadership ahead of the 2026 regional elections.
  • Poor election results could end Starmer's tenure, with speculation that Andy Burnham might emerge as a leadership contender if a Westminster seat opens.
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Novara Media broke the news in on Monday, September 15, 2025.
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