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UK Prime Minister Aware of Mandelson's Risky Ties to Epstein Before Appointment

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was informed about the reputational risks associated with Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein prior to Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US. Documents released by the UK government revealed that Mandelson maintained ties with Epstein even after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. Starmer faced scrutiny for this decision, especially after Mandelson was dismissed in September following public outrage. The investigation into Mandelson's conduct continues, with allegations of him leaking sensitive government information to Epstein. Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing, expressing regret over his association with Epstein.

Key Details: • Mandelson's relationship with Epstein persisted from 2002 until 2011. • Starmer was warned about reputational risks in December 2024. • Mandelson was arrested last month under suspicion of misconduct. • He received £75,000 instead of the full £547,201 contract amount.

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