Peter Mandelson in Podcasts
personBritish politician and former Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, involved in UK politics.
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At its heart, it comes down to that original sin, the prime minister's judgment or lack of judgment in appointing Peter Mandelson.
Here in the UK the political fallout continues from the scandal over the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced huge criticism over his decision to hire Peter Mandelson, a veteran politician who had close ties with Epstein, to serve as the UK's ambassador to Washington, a key position. Mr. Mandelson was fired from his job in September.
Starmer admits he knew Peter Mandelson was friends with Epstein, but made him ambassador anyway and then fired him when he learned the extent of those ties.
Sir Keir Starmer has had to explain to the House of Commons why he previously suggested that there was no issue with Peter Mandelson's vetting when he was appointed UK ambassador to the US.
And I think the whole Mandelson story
Because I just do not believe that Peter Madison would have got anywhere near this job,
McSweeney was very close to Mandelson.
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