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UK will publish files about the appointment of Epstein friend Mandelson to ambassador post
The UK government releases the first batch of Mandelson appointment files after MPs compelled disclosure amid ongoing police and intelligence reviews, with many documents still withheld.
- On Wednesday the UK Government will publish the first tranche of the 'Mandelson files' at lunchtime, and Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, will confirm the release after Prime Minister's Questions.
- Using a humble address, parliament demanded the release of documents relating to Lord Mandelson's 2024 appointment after questions over his vetting and links to Jeffrey Epstein, which MPs ordered last month.
- Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee is overseeing redactions as police request withholding files during Mandelson's investigation, initiated on February 23.
- Opposition Conservatives argued the timing lets the Government 'dodge questions' after PMQs, amid criticism over Starmer's decision to release files about Mandelson.
- The BBC reported the trove could total 100,000 documents, which will be published in batches on gov.uk and may include private messages about Lord Peter Mandelson's U.S. presidency appointment.
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The UK government on Wednesday released the first documents on the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, rekindling questions about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision-making in appointing a man who had a close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson, files show
Concerns were raised in a document sent to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in December 2024 when he was considering appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador because of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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