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

Prime Minister’s support comes as Wes Streeting says Mandelson ‘has more to say’ on association with paedophile

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”.

Sir Keir Starmer refuses to say whether he was aware of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before appointment

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

Sir Tony assured that a meeting forging business links with the financier would be useful and ‘safe’

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."

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."

Editorial: Any association with Jeffrey Epstein was obviously toxic and it reflects poorly on Keir Starmer’s judgment that he didn’t anticipate the risk

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

How did the vetting process allow a ‘best pal’ of notorious paedophile Epstein to become Britain’s ambassador to the US?

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…

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.

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

Timeline shows Labour grandee had long been close to Epstein, even after his first conviction

Lord Mandelson then backed by Sir Keir at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday before he was dramatically sacked on Thursday as Britain's ambassador to the US.

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the decision to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson

Despite the embarrassingly gushing content of the messages to his 'best pal', in which he expressed his love and support for Epstein, Lord Mandelson is said to feel 'hung out to…

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