Rushed Mandelson ambassadorship flagged amid Epstein links
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First batch of Mandelson papers shows Keir Starmer was warned of reputational risks ahead of appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, connected to his Epstein ties and prior sackings; documents reveal Mandelson sought a severance of over £500k (settled at £75k), a senior adviser calling the appointment 'weirdly rushed', and Mandelson helping arrange a 2002 Blair–Epstein meeting. No proven wrongdoing is established, and more documents are expected as police investigations continue.
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- Mandelson Files Live Updates: Starmer Was Warned of Risks in Naming Epstein’s Friend As Ambassador The New York Times
- Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files BBC
- British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show CNN
- New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson Al Jazeera
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