Sir Keir Starmer initially said he maintained confidence in Lord Mandelson – but has faced mounting pressure to sack the ambassador

Sir Keir Starmer has given Peter Mandelson his full backing after it emerged the British ambassador to the US had described notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as his “best pal”.

PM was grilled by Kemi Badenoch on suitability of Mandelson for job as US ambassador

PM says he has confidence in ambassador when questioned in the Commons by Lib Dem and Tory leaders

The prime minister is facing increasing demands to sack his controversial pick to lead the UK’s diplomatic efforts in the US

PM under pressure to sack Labour peer as it’s claimed he advised paedophile: ‘Your friends stay with you and love you’

Prime minister defies pressure to sack US ambassador over links with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Departure will be huge blow for No 10 as it prepares state visit for the US president

The British ambassador to the US has been sacked over his ties to the paedophile financier

Sir Keir Starmer initially said he maintained confidence in Lord Mandelson – but has faced mounting pressure to sack the ambassador

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Mandelson had come under scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein after the release of a letter in which he purportedly described the late sex offender as "my best pal."

Sir Keir Starmer has asked Lord Mandelson to be withdrawn after ‘new information’ came to light

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Peter Mandelson is sacked as US ambassador following new emails detailing his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Mandelson had come under scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein after the release of a letter in which he purportedly described the late sex offender as "my best pal."

U.K. Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, sacked over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions for Prime Minister Starmer.

Our next man – or woman – in Washington will need all the political and diplomatic nous they can muster. Who will Keir Starmer pick and can he win over the next US president?

Keir Starmer may need to move quickly to appoint new envoy given Donald Trump’s imminent state visit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed Mandelson after newly published emails and documents revealed a deeper relationship with Jeffrey Epstein than previously acknowledged.

The Tories urge the PM to "come clean" on what he knew about Lord Mandelson's links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

LONDON: UK leader Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington Peter Mandelson on Thursday following “reprehensible” fresh revelations about the diplomat’s friendship with sex…