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Streeting says Lord Mandelson ‘regrets’ being introduced to Epstein

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  • Health Secretary Wes Streeting has defended Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ambassador to Washington, after files linked him to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
  • US congressional committee files reportedly show a US ambassador referring to Epstein as his “best pal”, and Mandelson was featured in Epstein’s 50th birthday book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • Appearing on Sky News, Mr Streeting said that Lord Mandelson “deeply regrets ever having been introduced” to Epstein.
  • Mr Streeting rejected calls for Mandelson’s removal from his ambassadorial role, arguing that individuals should not be considered “guilty by association”.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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Mandelson ‘not guilty by association’ over Epstein birthday book, Streeting says

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