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Pressure mounts on Mandelson over ‘sickening’ links to Epstein

A Government minister said emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein made him ‘shudder’.

Evening Standard

Mandelson breaks silence over Epstein scandal and admits there’s ‘very embarrassing’ revelations to come

Peter Mandelson described his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as ‘an albatross around my neck’

The Independent UK

Lord Mandelson says his 2003 birthday message to Epstein ‘very embarrassing’

The UK ambassador to the US said he ‘never saw the wrongdoing’ or evidence of the paedophile financier’s criminal activity.

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Peter Mandelson’s birthday message to ‘best pal’ Jeffrey Epstein published by US Congress

In a handwritten note, Mandelson appears to tell Epstein he is his ‘best pal’ and signs off ‘we love you’

The Independent UK

Davey warns against scrapping tax on tech companies to ‘appease’ Trump

Ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson told the Financial Times that the ‘tax itself is under discussion’.

Evening Standard

Mandelson’s comments on Ukraine ‘not Government policy’, says minister

Lord Mandelson, the UK’s ambassador in Washington, suggested Ukraine should commit to a ceasefire and ‘defy the Russians to follow’.

The Independent UK

Starmer’s ambitions for a Trump trade deal have a big problem – JD Vance

NEWS ANALYSIS: Insiders have told The Independent that if you want to know what Trump is really thinking, listen to what JD Vance is saying. That is very bad news for Starmer, as David Maddox explains

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Mandelson tells US: ‘We don’t need to fight over trade’

The UK’s ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer addressed a reception in Washington.

Evening Standard

UK will not rush to respond as Trump tariffs take ‘sledgehammer to free trade’

US President Donald Trump has slapped a 25% tariff on imports of steel from the UK.

The Independent UK

Trump tariffs an early challenge for new ambassador Mandelson

Lord Mandelson said the UK has to ‘respect and understand’ what drives the US president.

Evening Standard

Lord Mandelson expected to be approved as ambassador to US despite 'China links concerns'

Labour grandee Lord Mandelson is thought to be set to become Sir Keir Starmer’s top diplomat in Washington DC

Evening Standard

Trump poised to reject Mandelson as ambassador to US unless serious restrictions placed on his activities

Exclusive: Incoming president still minded to reject Lord Mandelson’s credentials as the UK’s ambassador to the US, with reports of splits in Downing Street over the appointment

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer ‘not at all disappointed’ at Labour’s Trump inauguration snub

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely normal’ for Britain to be represented by outgoing ambassador Dame Karen Pierce

The Independent UK

The challenges facing Starmer’s Government from the new Trump presidency

Here the PA news agency looks at five of the challenges facing Britain as a result of Mr Trump’s second presidency.

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Starmer set for talks with Trump as UK seeks to shore up ‘special relationship’

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he expected Sir Keir Starmer to make an early trip to Washington.

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister signals confidence in Lord Mandelson US ambassador approval

There were reports in a number of newspapers on Sunday that the Trump administration could be considering not granting approval to Lord Mandelson.

Evening Standard

Tariffs and relations with China could be first questions to arise over Trump

Earlier this week, Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to the support the US has given to Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage and Elon Musk to reunite as Reform leader hosts Trump inauguration party in Washington

Exclusive: Nigel Farage is set to host ‘the biggest inauguration party’ in Washington DC with Donald Trump, the president-elect’s family, Elon Musk, senior Republicans and the UK’s new ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson all expected to attend

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Nigel Farage willing to work with Lord Mandelson to secure Trump trade deal

Downing Street would not be drawn on whether Keir Starmer would like Lord Mandelson to work with Farage, but No 10 insiders have made clear he will not be used as a bridge between the PM and Donald Trump

Evening Standard

Farage willing to work with Lord Mandelson to secure Trump trade deal

Downing Street would not be drawn on whether Sir Keir Starmer would like Lord Mandelson to work with Mr Farage.

Evening Standard

Mandelson an ‘asset’ to UK-US ties, No 10 says after Trump ally jibe

Downing Street defended the Labour grandee as a ‘significant asset’ to the transatlantic relationship.

Evening Standard

What the papers say – December 23

A range of stories are featured across the front pages.

Evening Standard

Trump campaign co-manager calls incoming US ambassador Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron'

Labour grandee will become UK’s top diplomat in Washington DC

Evening Standard

Mandelson says it is ‘great honour’ to be named UK ambassador to US

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was ‘delighted’ to appoint Lord Mandelson to the post.

Evening Standard

Who is Peter Mandelson? The controversial Labour grandee who called Epstein his "best pal"

From Young Communist League member who sold the Morning Star outside Kilburn Tube Station to Tony Blair’s ‘Prince of Darkness’

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