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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Hughes

Starmer facing Labour unrest over Mandelson scandal

Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer knew about Lord Peter Mandelson’s ongoing friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US, but claimed the peer “lied repeatedly” about the extent of the relationship.

In a sign of Labour anger over the scandal, the Prime Minister was forced into a climbdown over the release of documents relating to Lord Mandelson’s appointment.

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