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Keir Starmer apologises for Peter Mandelson appointment linked to Epstein

newsApr 21, 202677

Prime Minister Keir Starmer told MPs in the House of Commons he should not have appointed Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United States after documents emerged showing officials had warned about Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer apologised directly to Epstein’s victims in Parliament and said, "I take responsibility" for the decision. The revelations have intensified scrutiny of the government’s vetting of senior diplomatic appointments.

Key Highlights

Starmer told MPs he should not have appointed Mandelson as US ambassador.
Documents showed officials warned about Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Starmer said "I take responsibility" and apologised to Epstein’s victims.