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politics3 days ago•6 min saved

Brown's Epstein Files: A Moral Crusade From Westminster to the Police

Former PM Gordon Brown has pressed deeper into the Epstein affair, seeking documents on Peter Mandelson’s alleged links and pushing for police inquiries, drafting a strong Guardian piece and rallying allies and journalists to uncover Britain’s role. Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and Brown’s post‑PM activism—plus a forthcoming VAT charity policy—signals a persistent, morally driven campaign that has provoked mixed reactions within Labour.

via The Guardian|

#gordon-brown #jeffrey-epstein #peter-mandelson

politics26 days ago•5 min saved

Epstein emails expose Mandelson's covert strategy talks during Brown coalition bid

US DOJ-released emails show Peter Mandelson traded political strategy with Jeffrey Epstein around Gordon Brown's 2010 bid to form a Labour–Liberal Democrat coalition, including discussions with Nick Clegg and the idea of Brown staying in power while talks continued. The messages offer a minute-by-minute glimpse of the coalition wrangle and raise questions about Mandelson's judgment; Mandelson returned to government in 2008 and has not commented on the exchanges.

via BBC|

#coalition-talks #epstein #gordon-brown

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Israeli Military Operations and Regional Impact in Lebanon and Syria

BBC Verify reports on Israeli air strikes in Lebanon, extensive damage in Gaza, and debates over ending the UK two-child benefit cap, with discussions on potential costs and funding sources, including higher gambling taxes.

via BBC|

#child-poverty #gaza-damage #gordon-brown

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Former UK PM Gordon Brown Urges Diplomatic Persuasion Over Dictation for U.S. and Allies"

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown emphasized the need for powerful nations to persuade, not dictate, in a multipolar world, urging cooperation on global issues. He highlighted the potential for a two-state solution in the Middle East but expressed concerns about the current political climate. Brown called for worldwide opinion to isolate those opposing the two-state solution and urged leaders not to give up on this idea despite the challenges.

via CNBC|

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