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Mandelson Papers Reveal PM Ignored Dissenting Voices in Appointment Scandal

Newly revealed Mandelson papers indicate that the prime minister ignored dissenting voices and rushed processes during Peter Mandelson's appointment, highlighting the arrogance surrounding the scandal where he was sacked and later received a £75,000 settlement.

11 Mar, 07:26 — 13 Mar, 19:35
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APVery High4d ago

UK will publish files about the appointment of Epstein friend Mandelson to ambassador post - AP News

UK will publish files about the appointment of Epstein friend Mandelson to ambassador post  AP News

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BBCHigh2d ago

First image appearing to show Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together emerges

The image appears to show Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

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NYTMostly Factual4d ago

Starmer Was Warned of ‘Reputational Risk’ of Making Friend of Epstein the Ambassador to U.S.

Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was told of Peter Mandelson’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

By Michael D. Shear

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FTVery High4d ago

Mandelson papers: what do they show?

Top Starmer aide warned US envoy’s appointment was ‘weirdly rushed’, while disgraced peer sought £547,000 payout

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le-mondeHigh4d ago

UK PM was warned of 'risk' over former UK ambassador Mandelson's ties to Epstein

Government documents released on Wednesday show that Keir Starmer was warned about appointing Peter Mandelson in a December 2024 due diligence report. The PM has already faced calls to resign over his decision.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3d ago

Starmer may face more resignations after release of Mandelson WhatsApp messages, say sources

PM has apologised for his handling of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, but next tranche of files could contain further damaging details Keir Starmer could suffer further resignations when ministerial WhatsApp messages are published in the next tranche of the Peter Mandelson files, senior government sources have told the Guardian. With officials bracing for the subsequent releases – expected to include informal communications alongside formal messages like those in the first bat...

By Jessica Elgot and Peter Walker

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times-ukMostly Factual3d ago

Keir Starmer must be more forthcoming about the Mandelson scandal - The Times

Keir Starmer must be more forthcoming about the Mandelson scandal  The Times

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4d ago

New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson

More than 100 pages of documents were published which covered the process of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US envoy.

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SCMPMostly Factual3d ago

UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken responsibility for his “mistake” in sending Peter Mandelson to Washington as ambassador, as Downing Street denied there was a “cover-up” in the release of files related to the appointment. The prime minister is facing fresh questions about his judgment in giving Mandelson the ambassadorship despite being warned of a “general reputational risk” because of his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In his first public appearance since the...

By dpa

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DWHigh4d ago

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."

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The IndependentMostly Factual2d ago

Revealed: First photo of Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson together

The image shows the three men together wearing bathrobes

By Nicole Wootton-Cane

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hinduMostly Factual4d ago

Released U.K. files reveal concerns on Mandelson's appointment as U.S. Ambassador

The more than 100 pages of documents suggested concerns were raised about the “reputational risks” in appointing Mr. Mandelson

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YahooMostly Factual4d ago

UK will publish files about the appointment of Epstein friend Mandelson to ambassador post

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New StatesmanMostly Factual3d ago

Starmer, Mandelson and the missing puzzle piece

Key questions remain unanswered by the first tranche of files

By Ailbhe Rea

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ndtvMostly Factual2d ago

Former Prince Andrew, Ex-UK Envoy Pictured In Bathrobes With Epstein

A photograph of Britain's former prince Andrew and veteran politician Peter Mandelson sitting in bathrobes alongside late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was unearthed Friday in previously published documents.

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irish-independent2d ago

Andrew and Lord Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Jeffrey Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson have been pictured in bathrobes alongside paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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rte-newsMostly Factual2d ago

Shatter in defamation proceedings against PBP's Murphy

Former justice minister Alan Shatter has initiated defamation proceedings against People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy over a post on X claiming he had met Jeffrey Epstein.

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cyprus-mail4d ago

Released UK files reveal concerns on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

The British government published the first documents covering the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington on Wednesday, reviving questions about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s judgment in employing a man close to Jeffrey Epstein. The publication of the first tranche of documents covering the vetting of Mandelson, under police investigation for allegedly leaking government […]

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The ObserverMostly Factual3d ago

Inside the Mandelson appointment scandal - The Observer

Inside the Mandelson appointment scandal  The Observer

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The WeekMostly Factual2d ago

The Mandelson files: when will we know the whole story?

The first release of documents shed little light on accusations of a government ‘cover-up’

By Will Barker, The Week UK

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the-journal4d ago

First batch of 'Mandelson files' expected to be published by Downing Street today

The UK government agreed to release documents relating to his appointment as ambassador to Washington after questions over what was known about his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

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the-journal11 Mar, 07:26First to report

First batch of 'Mandelson files' expected to be published by Downing Street today

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AP11 Mar, 09:00

UK will publish files about the appointment of Epstein friend Mandelson to ambassador post - AP News

Yahoo11 Mar, 09:00

UK will publish files about the appointment of Epstein friend Mandelson to ambassador post

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cyprus-mail11 Mar, 15:38

Released UK files reveal concerns on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

le-monde11 Mar, 15:44

UK PM was warned of 'risk' over former UK ambassador Mandelson's ties to Epstein

hindu11 Mar, 15:45

Released U.K. files reveal concerns on Mandelson's appointment as U.S. Ambassador

DW11 Mar, 16:43

UK government releases Mandelson US appointment files

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FT11 Mar, 19:41

Mandelson papers: what do they show?

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NYT11 Mar, 21:13

Starmer Was Warned of ‘Reputational Risk’ of Making Friend of Epstein the Ambassador to U.S.

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Al Jazeera11 Mar, 23:14

New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson

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The Observer12 Mar, 14:06

Inside the Mandelson appointment scandal - The Observer

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New Statesman12 Mar, 15:09

Starmer, Mandelson and the missing puzzle piece

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SCMP12 Mar, 16:38

UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador

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The Guardian12 Mar, 20:00

Starmer may face more resignations after release of Mandelson WhatsApp messages, say sources

times-uk12 Mar, 20:15

Keir Starmer must be more forthcoming about the Mandelson scandal - The Times

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rte-news13 Mar, 12:18

Shatter in defamation proceedings against PBP's Murphy

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The Independent13 Mar, 13:28

Revealed: First photo of Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson together

BBC13 Mar, 14:13

First image appearing to show Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together emerges

The Week13 Mar, 14:37

The Mandelson files: when will we know the whole story?

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irish-independent13 Mar, 17:39

Andrew and Lord Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Jeffrey Epstein

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ndtv13 Mar, 19:35Latest update

Former Prince Andrew, Ex-UK Envoy Pictured In Bathrobes With Epstein