Starmer was warned of Mandelson's Epstein links before US posting, files show | ABC NEWS
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Newly released documents have revealed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned of a ‘reputational risk’ from appointing Peter Mandelson to the ambassador post in Washington DC. The UK leader’s judgement has come into question over revelations of Lord Mandelson’s continued links to Jeffrey Epstein – even after he was convicted of sex trafficking. The former UK cabinet member was arrested over allegations of leaking sensitive information during his time in office. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/starmer-mandelson-epstein-risk/106444262 ABC NEWS provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad. It's news when you want it, from Australia's most trusted news organisation. For more from ABC NEWS, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY Watch more ABC NEWS content ad-free on ABC iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1 Go deeper on our ABC NEWS In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2 Like ABC NEWS on Facebook
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