PM says former cabinet minister and peer lied about ‘extent and depth of the relationship’ and should not have been appointed as US ambassador
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files: 10 key takeaways
Kemi Badenoch says all MPs will be disgusted by the latest Jeffrey Epstein revelations. But the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as an ambassador reflects on the PM’s judgment. Was he aware that Mandelson had continued his friendship with Epstein after Epstein’s first conviction?
Starmer says Mandelson betrayed his country and his party by leaking secrets. He lied before the appointment process. The government has referred him to the police. He says he has asked officials to draft legislation to stop Mandelson of his title.
This morning he has agreed with the king that Mandelson will be removed from the list of privy counsellors.
