First Mandelson Files to Be Published on Wednesday

‘Weirdly rushed’: Starmer ignored Epstein red flags before appointing Mandelson, new files show

The British prime minister is under pressure again as new documents reveal he appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite official warnings that his long friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein presented “reputational risk”.

Starmer was warned Mandelson had ‘particularly close’ relationship with Epstein

Sir Keir Starmer was warned that Lord Peter Mandelson had a “particularly close” relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after the financier’s conviction for child...

Why the Mandelson files mean more trouble for Keir Starmer

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Starmer warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links to paedophile Epstein

Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “reputational risk” over former Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

UK government releases Mandelson US appointment files

Keir Starmer's government has released internal documents on the appointment of known Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as US ambassador in 2024. The prime minsiter was warned of a "general reputational risk."

Peter Mandelson threatened legal action without £500k severance after being sacked

The first tranche of the so-called 'Mandelson files' have been published, revealing the disgraced peer threatened legal action after his sacking as…