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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Mandelson papers reveal Keir Starmer ignored warnings over peer's links to Epstein

Sir Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite warnings about Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and reputational risks to the government.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

UK government releases Mandelson US appointment files

UK government released files revealing Prime Minister Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite inadequate vetting of his Jeffrey Epstein ties, leading to Mandelson's dismissal and police investigation.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Mandelson tried to get Epstein's goddaughter' access to 10 Downing Street

Emails reveal Peter Mandelson's involvement in arranging a visit for Jeffrey Epstein's goddaughter to 10 Downing Street while Epstein was imprisoned.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mandelson still a human being who's entitled to fair trial, says Cherie Blair

Cherie Blair defends Peter Mandelson's right to fair trial after his arrest on misconduct charges, emphasizing he remains a human being deserving compassion despite serious allegations involving Jeffrey Epstein and confidential information disclosure.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

New files show British PM warned of reputational risks' with Mandelson

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite warnings about reputational risks from his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, later firing him after the friendship's extent became public.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Mandelson papers reveal Keir Starmer ignored warnings over peer's links to Epstein

Sir Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite warnings about Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and reputational risks to the government.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

CPS advising UK police on investigation into Andrew and Mandelson links to Epstein

Police are investigating Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, with prosecutors providing advice during the inquiry.
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mandelson due diligence report raised serious questions', minister admits UK politics live

A minister confirmed that Keir Starmer received a due diligence report raising serious concerns about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him US ambassador, and Starmer claims he was misled by Mandelson's reassurances.
UK politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Keir Starmer's Failure Is Nearly Complete

Keir Starmer's appointment and defense of Peter Mandelson, who had longstanding ties to Jeffrey Epstein, has precipitated a major scandal threatening his government.
UK politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Britain's PM faces calls to resign over former ambassador's ties to Epstein

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign after appointing Peter Mandelson, linked to Jeffrey Epstein and under police investigation for allegedly passing government information.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Cabinet Office to ask Mandelson to provide messages from personal phone

Peter Mandelson will be required to provide messages from his personal phone for an investigation into his appointment as ambassador to the US.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

PM rejects far-fetched' scepticism about Morgan McSweeney phone theft

Keir Starmer dismissed claims linking his chief of staff's stolen phone to document requests about Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment as far-fetched.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mandelson due diligence report raised serious questions', minister admits UK politics live

A minister confirmed that Keir Starmer received a due diligence report raising serious concerns about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him US ambassador, and Starmer claims he was misled by Mandelson's reassurances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mandelson documents raise questions about Starmer's decision-making

Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to Washington and subsequent dismissal over Epstein links continues creating political problems for Prime Minister Keir Starmer despite Mandelson maintaining a public profile.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

I beat myself up over appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador, says Starmer

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Would Morgan McSweeney's stolen mobile have Mandelson messages on it?

Morgan McSweeney's phone theft raises concerns due to its potential contents related to Peter Mandelson and implications for Keir Starmer's office.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police were too busy' to investigate theft of Morgan McSweeney's phone despite potentially sensitive contents

The theft of McSweeney's work phone means his WhatsApp messages and texts to Mandelson cannot be examined, raising concerns about the sensitivity of the information.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump aides tried to block appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to US, reports say US politics live

Donald Trump's transition team intervened in the UK ambassador appointment, expressing discontent with Peter Mandelson due to past remarks about the president.
#jeffrey-epstein-scandal
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Peter Mandelson is still human, Cherie Blair says after Epstein scandal

Lady Blair defends Peter Mandelson's right to fair treatment amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal allegations, emphasizing his humanity despite media scrutiny.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Peter Mandelson is still human, Cherie Blair says after Epstein scandal

Lady Blair defends Peter Mandelson's right to fair treatment amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal allegations, emphasizing his humanity despite media scrutiny.
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

First image appearing to show Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together emerges

A photograph showing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Mandelson, and Jeffrey Epstein together has been released by the US Department of Justice as part of the Epstein files, marking the first known image of the three men together.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer's pick of Epstein 'pal' as top British envoy haunts prime minister

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite warnings from senior advisers and Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, creating significant political damage.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UK PM aide quits over pick of Epstein-linked US envoy

Morgan McSweeney resigned as Keir Starmer's chief of staff after taking responsibility for recommending Peter Mandelson amid questions about Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

U.K. leader's chief of staff quits over hiring of Epstein friend as U.S. ambassador

Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned after advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador amid revelations of Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer's pick of Epstein 'pal' as top British envoy haunts prime minister

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite warnings from senior advisers and Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, creating significant political damage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mandelson was offered highly classified briefing before he finished vetting process

We'll brief you further in person from 6 January onwards, including at higher tiers. An email does not formally confirm Mandelson's developed vetting clearance until 30 January 2025, his formal offer of employment. Mandelson was asked then to apply for an even higher level of vetting Strap clearance which was not initiated until 4 February.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mandelson documents to be released after PMQs UK politics live

The UK government will release hundreds of documents about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, though only a fraction of what Parliament demanded, with questions remaining about his vetting and Epstein connections.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Where did the Mandelson escape theory come from? British Virgin Island officials aren't talking

Peter Mandelson was released from bail conditions after police concluded he posed no flight risk to the British Virgin Islands, suggesting initial escape plot allegations were unfounded.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

No 10 will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released

Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee will decide which sensitive documents about Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment can be published, with frameworks established to protect national security and ongoing criminal investigations.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Sir Lindsay passed information to Met Police on Mandelson's plans - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

To prevent any inaccurate speculation, I'd like to confirm that upon receipt of information that I felt it was relevant, I passed this on to the Metropolitan Police in good faith as is my duty and responsibility.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Lobbying firm co-founded by former UK ambassador Mandelson stops trading over Epstein fallout

Global Counsel collapsed into effective bankruptcy after clients severed ties following revelations of Peter Mandelson's friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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#journalism-funding
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Global Counsel calls in administrators, blaming Peter Mandelson maelstrom'

The continuing maelstrom of political and media attention surrounding Peter Mandelson has made it challenging to continue with the business in its current form. While today's Global Counsel has no connection with Peter Mandelson, his role as a co-founder and his conduct, particularly in its early years, has indelibly coloured the way Global Counsel is seen in the outside world.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jonathan Powell rejects overtures to replace McSweeney as Starmer's chief of staff

Jonathan Powell declined the chief of staff role, plans to return to his mediation consultancy, and is reportedly considering leaving Downing Street despite official denials.
#wes-streeting
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK signed deals with US firms that were clients of Mandelson lobbying company

Peter Mandelson's co-owned lobbying firm represented OpenAI before OpenAI agreed major AI partnerships with the UK government while Mandelson served as UK ambassador.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ed Miliband says day of crisis for Keir Starmer must spur moment of change' UK politics live

Labour MPs looked over the precipice, once Anas Sarwar made his statement, and they didn't like what they saw. And they thought the right thing to do was to unite behind Keir, to focus on the country, because we didn't want to go down the road of the Tories when they were in power chaotic, disorderly leadership contest.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UK PM Starmer's communications chief quits amid Epstein scandal fallout

I have decided to stand down to allow a new No. 10 team to be built, Tim Allan said in a short statement. Starmer has come under criticism for appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States despite his known links to Epstein, a convicted late US sex offender. The prime minister said on Monday politics should be a force for good and emphasised the importance of moving forward after the resignations.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Starmer's director of communications Tim Allan quits

Tim Allan resigned as Downing Street director of communications after five months, the fourth communications chief to leave within a year.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Morgan McSweeney was the only Irishman to buy into the Mandelson myth - and he has paid the price

A 2000 dinner at Iveagh House between Irish and British ministers erupted into a heated dispute between Brian Cowen and Peter Mandelson.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Peter Mandelson should hand back US ambassador payoff or give it to charity, says minister UK politics live

Peter Mandelson received a taxpayer-funded exit payment after being sacked as UK ambassador to the US, prompting calls to repay or donate it.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Starmer warns very significant volume of material' needs reviewing before Mandelson documents released UK politics live

Senior government appointments suffered systemic vetting and procedural failures, including lack of public hearings and undisclosed links that affected Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Colleen Murrell: Peter Mandelson was always like a buddha of quiet calm - even when a tabloid outed him as gay

A young press officer in 1987 dodged a News of the World call about Peter Mandelson, using obfuscation to avoid providing a quote.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gordon Brown deeply regrets' bringing Peter Mandelson into his government

Gordon Brown regrets appointing Peter Mandelson after revelations that Mandelson passed market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein and betrayed public trust.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's one argument Starmer could make to save his skin but he won't dare do it | Jonathan Freedland

Donald Trump's influence led to Keir Starmer appointing Peter Mandelson, linking Starmer to the Epstein scandal and critically undermining his integrity and premiership.
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