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No 10 questioned Peter Mandelson on Epstein links before appointment: Report
Peter Mandelson was dismissed as UK ambassador to the US after emails revealed his supportive messages to Jeffrey Epstein and unvetted business links, prompting scrutiny of the appointment process.
- Sir Keir Starmer asked Lord Mandelson about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein before his appointment as UK ambassador to the US, following initial vetting results that raised concerns about their friendship.
- New information concerning Mandelson's ties to Epstein led to his dismissal after emails were reported, showing supportive statements he made after Epstein's previous guilty plea.
- The emails indicated that Mandelson's relationship with Epstein was more extensive than was disclosed during the vetting process.
- Pressure is mounting on Starmer regarding his judgment in appointing Mandelson amid controversies about their ties to Epstein.
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Why an Epstein scandal could haunt Donald Trump’s unprecedented trip to Britain - Egypt Independent
London — When US President Donald Trump arrives at Windsor Castle for his unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, there will be one notable absentee. As Trump is greeted by King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the diplomat who had a big hand in much of the preparation work could have been expected to be hovering in the background. But that official, the British ambassador to Washington, was fired last week…
·Cairo, Egypt
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Starmer questioned on Lord Mandelson’s appointment despite Epstein links
Keir Starmer has responded to yesterday's far right demonstration in London by insisting that the country will never surrender the flag to 'those that use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division'.
·London, United Kingdom
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