Mandelson sought £547,201 payout after US ambassadorship amid Epstein links, files reveal
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New government files show Peter Mandelson sought a £547,201 payout after being sacked as UK ambassador to the US, with the Treasury later agreeing a £75,000 settlement (including £40,329.50 pay in lieu and £34,670.50 severance); the release flags Epstein ties as a reputational risk during vetting and notes Mandelson answered questions about the relationship.
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