55 m. ago Concerns Mandelson did not pass MI6 vetting for US ambassador role – but was appointed anyway

It is claimed that Keir Starmer pushed through his appointment anyway in the face of opposition from the Trump White House

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1 hour ago Concerns that Mandelson did not pass MI6 vetting for US ambassador role – but was appointed anyway

It is claimed that Keir Starmer pushed through his appointment anyway in the face of opposition from the Trump White House

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2 h. ago John Swinney 'not surprised' over Lord Peter Mandelson sacking as he makes call on Donald Trump whisky deal

John Swinney does not think Peter Mandelson being sacked as US ambassador will scupper a potential whisky deal with Donald Trump.

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3 h. ago Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit

Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic legacy has touched the US and UK governments and the royal family.

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7 h. ago Who is Peter Mandelson? The controversial Labour grandee sacked after extent of Epstein links revealed

From Young Communist League member who sold the Morning Star outside Kilburn Tube Station to Tony Blair’s ‘Prince of Darkness’

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7 h. ago Lord Mandelson: the New Labour ‘Dark lord’ brought down by ‘best pal’ Epstein

He started out as a Labour communications director in 1985 and was first elected as an MP in 1992.

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8 h. ago Voices: How Trump’s state visit could determine whether Mandelson survives

Calls for Keir Starmer to fire Peter Mandelson after the Epstein revelations are perfectly understandable, writes Simon Walters. But the US president’s impending state visit presents the prime minister with a diplomatic quandary of epic proportions

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9 h. ago Lord Mandelson: ‘Dark lord’ of New Labour facing pressure over Epstein links

Peter Mandelson resigned twice from cabinet in 1998 and 2001, under the Blair government.

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11 h. ago Don't embarrass the King by having Mandelson at Trump's State banquet, Starmer urged

Peter Mandelson will play a full role in Donald Trump's state visit next week, despite mounting questions about his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

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28 h. ago Who is Peter Mandelson? The controversial Labour grandee who called Epstein his 'best pal'

From Young Communist League member who sold the Morning Star outside Kilburn Tube Station to Tony Blair’s ‘Prince of Darkness’

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52 h. ago Epstein 50th birthday book: who is in it and what did they say?

Figures including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and the UK ambassador to US, Peter Mandelson, apparently contributedDemocratic politicians have released a 238-page scrapbook given to Jeffrey Epstein as a present on his 50th birthday, with contributions attributed to high-profile figures including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and the current UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson.Much of the book seems to be a collection of flattering and celebratory letters – often highly sexualised – from people who knew Epstein. They include photos of him embracing women in bikinis whose faces were redacted, and others showing scenes featuring wild animals having sex. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Who is Peter Mandelson and what do we know about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

Mr Mandelson has held some of the most senior roles in British politics

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56 h. ago Peter Mandelson’s birthday message to ‘best pal’ Jeffrey Epstein published by US Congress

In a handwritten note, Mandelson appears to tell Epstein he is his ‘best pal’ and signs off ‘we love you’

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58 h. ago Lord Mandelson 'called Jeffrey Epstein his best pal' in newly

Epstein’s ‘50th birthday book’ has been seen in full for the first time

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