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Sir Keir Starmer questioned Peter Mandelson about his links to Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him as UK ambassador to the US, but new emails revealing supportive messages to Epstein led to Mandelson's sacking amid scrutiny over his relationship with the convicted paedophile.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over his appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US, following Mandelson's sacking due to his past supportive messages to Jeffrey Epstein and new revelations about their relationship, raising questions about vetting processes and political accountability.
The UK has dismissed Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, including emails suggesting a closer relationship and controversial comments about Epstein's convictions, amid ongoing investigations into Epstein's network and high-profile associations.
Peter Mandelson was sacked as the British ambassador to the US due to his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, including admitted lies and calls him a 'best pal,' leading to political controversy and questions about his conduct.
Peter Mandelson was dismissed as the UK's ambassador to the US due to his links with Jeffrey Epstein, including emails supporting Epstein after his 2008 conviction, which raised questions about his judgment and led to his removal amidst a broader scandal.
Documents from a public inquiry show that former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was warned about potential flaws in the Horizon IT system, which later led to wrongful accusations of theft against Post Office workers. Despite concerns about the system's reliability and ballooning costs, Blair and his trade and industry secretary, Peter Mandelson, decided to proceed with the project, citing political and economic reasons. The flawed software ultimately resulted in more than 900 workers being prosecuted. Blair has expressed deep sympathy for those affected by the serious flaws in the Horizon system.