Sir Keir Starmer appointed Lord Mandelson because he wanted an “unconventional ambassador” for the Trump administration, a Cabinet minister has said.

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Sir Keir Starmer has asked Lord Mandelson to be withdrawn after ‘new information’ came to light

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."

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Starmer’s chief of staff viewed Lord Mandelson as a mentor and hosted him at his family home in Scotland

Sir Keir Starmer appointed Lord Mandelson because he wanted an “unconventional ambassador” for the Trump administration, a Cabinet minister has said.

Keir Starmer is facing questions over why he picked Mandelson for the Washington job despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Douglas Alexander says he would not have been appointed if PM had known the depth of his links to Jeffrey Epstein

PM appointed Labour peer despite links to Epstein because of ‘unconventional’ White House administration, says Scottish Secretary

Peter Kyle said that Lord Mandelson's potential ability to handle President Trump meant it was 'worth the risk' of appointing him.