Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ From Starmer’s Office for Envoy’s Appointment

The prime minister’s office was “dismissive” of security concerns about Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate who became ambassador to Washington, the official said.


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