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Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended his actions in Parliament regarding the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, despite security officials recommending against clearance due to ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer criticized the Foreign Office for withholding the vetting recommendation from him and MPs, and announced a review of security concerns from Mandelson's tenure.

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Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement

Apr 21, 2026, 1:00 AM

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