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Mandelson would have had 'thorough' vetting process before US ambassador role, says ex-MI6 boss
Starmer defends Mandelson amid Epstein-linked allegations and aide resignations, maintaining support from senior ministers while facing calls to resign from Scottish Labour leader.
- Hours after Anas Sarwar called for him to quit, Keir Starmer refused to resign and reaffirmed his mandate, urging MPs to unite against Reform UK.
- DOJ files released last month include emails suggesting Peter Mandelson leaked discussions on UK asset sales and tax changes to Jeffrey Epstein, and Mandelson is now under police investigation.
- Support from senior ministers, including David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Yvette Cooper, followed the resignation of Tim Allan and Morgan McSweeney, with MPs giving more than 30 rounds of applause.
- Despite political pressure, Starmer's support from top ministers and potential rivals kept markets stable, leaving him 'safe for now', after initial concern about leadership uncertainty.
- With support slumping in Scotland, Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, called for Mr Starmer to quit while Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said he could not run his government, risking distraction from British public priorities.
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Mandelson would have had 'thorough' vetting process before US ambassador role, says ex-MI6 boss
Sir Richard Moore, who left his post last September, said he had not been part of the vetting process for Lord Mandelson, amid more revelations about the peer's relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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