- Peter Mandelson did not undergo national security vetting before his appointment as the UK’s ambassador to Washington, the Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper admitted.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sacked Lord Mandelson after emails revealed his continued relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, even after Epstein faced sex offence charges.
- Ms Cooper confirmed that security vetting for Lord Mandelson was initiated only after his appointment was announced, raising questions about the process.
- The government faces intense scrutiny over what Sir Keir knew about Lord Mandelson's ties to Epstein and when, with calls for an apology to victims and full disclosure of related files.
- Published emails showed Lord Mandelson sent supportive messages to Epstein, including advising him to 'fight for early release' and expressing high regard for him shortly before Epstein's sentencing.
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