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The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson in Washington: a parable of short-sighted foreign policy

Editorial: Any association with Jeffrey Epstein was obviously toxic and it reflects poorly on Keir Starmer’s judgment that he didn’t anticipate the risk

The Guardian - UK

Sacked Mandelson: Being ambassador to US was ‘privilege of my life’

The peer said he deeply regretted the circumstances of his departure from the British embassy in Washington.

The Independent UK

Lord Mandelson has been the author of his own misfortune

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: It is tempting – but wrong – to see the sacked ambassador to Washington as a tragic figure. Now, questions must be asked about the judgement of the prime minister who approved him for the prestigious role

The Independent UK

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No 10 appointed Peter Mandelson despite security concerns, reports say

DOWNING Street made Peter Mandelson UK ambassador to the US despite the security services expressing concerns, according to reports.

The National (Scotland)

Meet James Roscoe and Clemency Burton-Hill: Washington’s new power couple

While Britain’s interim ambassador to the US typically avoids the spotlight, his wife, Clemency Burton-Hill, has had her fair share of media coverage

The Independent UK

Starmer faces internal Labour criticism after Mandelson sacking

The coordinator of new Labour group Mainstream accused the Prime Minister of ‘running a narrow and brittle political project’.

Evening Standard

From Labour ‘Prince’ to Epstein shame: How Lord Mandelson fell from grace

Peter Mandelson’s career has been defined by comebacks, but his connection to Epstein may mark the end of the road for the Labour grandee

The Independent UK

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Starmer and Cooper lead from the back as junior ministers take the Mandy flak

PM and foreign secretary were nowhere in sight as hapless Stephen Doughty faced the Commons over Peter Mandelson

The Guardian - UK

Starmer is always torn between risk and caution. When it came to Mandelson, the wrong side won

The PM stood by his man for so long, he can’t even claim credit now for firing him. It’s a worst-of-both-worlds scenario, says LabourList editor Emma Burnell

The Guardian - UK

Claims Mandelson failed vetting before ambassador appointment

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The Independent UK

What was said in the Lord Mandelson emails to Epstein?

Lord Mandelson has been fired as the UK’s ambassador to the US over his connections to Epstein.

Evening Standard

Concerns Mandelson did not pass MI6 vetting for US ambassador role – but Starmer appointed him anyway

The prime minister is facing serious questions after claims he ignored warnings from the security services to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Error of judgement’: Starmer’s backing of Mandelson draws fury from Independent readers

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has criticised Starmer’s initial defence of Mandelson, questioning the prime minister’s judgement, and calling for accountability over the Epstein-linked scandal

The Independent UK

Multiple Labour MPs considering defecting to Greens, Zack Polanski claims

Exclusive: Sitting down with The Independent, the new Green Party leader said he was ‘absolutely’ having conversations with Labour MPs who are considering defecting

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Mandelson scandal raises fresh doubt about Starmer’s political judgment

Messy exit of ambassador to US was entirely predictable, leaving many to ask why PM failed to see it coming

The Independent UK

Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit

Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic legacy has touched the US and UK governments and the royal family.

The National (Scotland)

Foreign Office 'blocked' MPs from questioning Peter Mandelson in Parliament

THE Foreign Office “stopped” an influential group of MPs from questioning Peter Mandelson despite longstanding concerns about his appointment as…

Evening Standard

Mandelson-Epstein emails made me very uncomfortable, says Sarwar

The Labour peer was sacked as ambassador to the US on Thursday over his friendship with the paedophile.

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The Independent UK

Mandelson’s sacking has left one big question – and it has nothing to do with Epstein

NEWS ANALYSIS: Lord Mandelson is part of a long list of key appointees that Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to sack for predictable problems, which poses big questions about his judgment, as David Maddox explains

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar defends Keir Starmer's handling of Peter Mandelson saga

ANAS Sarwar has defended Keir Starmer's handling of the row over Peter Mandelson's role.

Latin Times

UK Ambassador to U.S. Fired Over Jeffrey Epstein Links

The decision follows the release of emails this week in which Mandelson encouraged Epstein to "fight for early release" and tell the convicted sex offer "I think the world of you"

The Independent UK

Voices: The fatal flaw that made ‘Air Miles Mandelson’ crash and burn

COMMENT: The combination of money and immorality in Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has created a stench for Keir Starmer, writes Sean O’Grady. The question is how long it will hang around

The Guardian - UK

Who is in the running to replace Peter Mandelson as Britain’s US ambassador?

Keir Starmer may need to move quickly to appoint new envoy given Donald Trump’s imminent state visit

Axios

U.K. fires ambassador to the U.S. over Epstein revelations

He described the disgraced financier as his "best pal" in Epstein's "birthday book."

Euronews

British PM Keir Starmer fires Peter Mandelson as US ambassador over Epstein ties

Pressure grew on the British prime minister to act after the publication this week of old messages between the diplomat and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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