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Peter Mandelson's removal follows exposure of his links to Jeffrey Epstein, raising diplomatic concerns ahead of a major US-UK state visit, sources say.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer removed the UK’s diplomatic representative in Washington, Peter Mandelson, after revelations surfaced regarding his connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Mandelson's sacking stemmed from court documents exposing his long-standing friendship with Epstein, which became too toxic for Starmer's government to defend.
- Mandelson had been seen as a skilled political fixer with personal rapport to Trump, and his departure creates a vacuum with James Roscoe stepping in as acting ambassador.
- The UK finalized a trade agreement with the US ahead of schedule on terms more advantageous than those of many other Western countries; however, Mandelson’s resignation raises concerns ahead of Trump’s imminent state visit.
- Starmer now faces intense scrutiny and a challenge in selecting Mandelson’s successor, which will influence perceptions of his leadership both domestically and internationally.
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HARRIET HARMAN: 'I never thought it was a good idea to appoint Peter Mandelson as our Ambassador' - The Mirror
Former Labour deputy leader and co-host of the Election Dysfunction podcast Harriet Harman writes for The Mirror after Keir Starmer was forced to sack Peter Mandelson as the UK's envoy to Washington
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'Peter Mandelson's Sacking Is an Opportunity for Keir Starmer to Rethink His Trump-Pandering'
It’s with a horrible sense of déjà vu that I read the news about Peter Mandelson’s sacking from his position as British Ambassador to Washington. It was only six years ago that another British Ambassador, Sir Kim (now Lord) Darroch, was also obliged to leave this post following the leaking of controversial emails he had written. As in Darroch’s case, which occurred when I was still a British diplomat, working for him at the embassy, I imagine em…
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