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Mandelson's appointment sparked a police probe and Commons debate after US files revealed ongoing ties to Epstein, with MPs demanding accountability and a full inquiry.
- On Wednesday, the House of Commons confronted Starmer over Lord Peter Mandelson's Epstein links, and on Thursday he apologised to Epstein's victims.
- Earlier this week, the US Department of Justice files showed Mandelson's ongoing relationship with Epstein, prompting his sacking last year, while police launched an investigation and McSweeney pushed for his appointment.
- Labour backbenchers demanded a public inquiry, with Imran Hussain saying Epstein's victims deserve the truth and Anna Dixon calling for Independent Scrutiny Committee oversight.
- Senior MPs warned the scandal has left the Prime Minister vulnerable as Labour MPs forced a climbdown on Wednesday to release Mandelson documents for the Intelligence and Security Committee.
- Calls for an ethical reset grew as Labour MPs and critics demanded cleansing of patronage, while campaigners said Morgan McSweeney's role pushing Mandelson makes his position untenable after revelations earlier this week.
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