Mandelson-Epstein latest: Starmer admits he knew about peer’s ties to Epstein when appointing US ambassador
Starmer ‘knew about Mandelson’s Epstein links’ when he was made US ambassador
- Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he knew about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him as US ambassador.
- Starmer stated that security vetting had revealed Mandelson's continued contact with Epstein after his 2008 conviction for child offences.
- He expressed regret over the appointment, claiming Mandelson had 'lied repeatedly' about the nature of his association.
- A bill will be introduced to Parliament to remove Mandelson's title, and he is also being removed from the Privy Council.
- US Department of Justice files suggest Mandelson leaked sensitive government information to Epstein while serving as Business Secretary during the 2008 financial crisis.
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