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UK releases Mandelson files on ex-envoy’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
UK government released nearly 150 pages on Mandelson's vetting, revealing a £75,000 payout and ongoing police probe into alleged misconduct linked to Epstein.
- Keir Starmer was warned about risks of appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, but still defended the appointment.
- Documents show Starmer's team was aware of concerns over Mandelson's relationship with Epstein, but claims Mandelson lied about the extent of it.
- Opposition lawmakers accused Starmer of rushing Mandelson's appointment process and questioned his judgment, as Mandelson was later arrested on suspicion of misconduct.
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The Tory leader alleged that notes had been removed from the files released. Key details in the Government files relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US appear to have been “removed”, according to Kemi Badenoch. The Tory leader told the Press Association “a lot of information is missing” including instructions she expected to see from the Prime Minister. Speaking during a visit to machinery firm Flannery Plant Hire…
Keir Starmer was repeatedly warned about Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, new files show
Keir Starmer was warned that Peter Mandelson had a “particularly close” relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after the financier’s conviction for child sex offences, documents released by the UK government show.
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right8Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
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- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 32%
R 24%
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