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Mandelson’s continuing relationship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. McSweeney resigned in February, saying
saying he had thrown government officials “under the bus”. The scandal over Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein
Mandelson's vetting, did not relate to his previous relationship with Epstein, but did not say
Mandelson should never have been appointed, because of his links with Epstein and his lobbying firm’s business ties with Chinese and Russian companies. “You’re saying
Epstein](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/01/mandelson-should-testify-before-us-congress-about-his-links-to-epstein-uk-minister-says) than previously acknowledged. The prime minister says he was not told about the original vetting advice, which was overruled by Robbins. But MPs are questioning why Starmer appointed Mandelson
say whether or not it involved allegations of fraud. After Lord Mandelson left Brussels, he became UK business secretary until 2010. Olaf is expected to look at exchanges with Epstein
Mandelson of creating a “litany of deceit” about his Epstein ties and promising to release documents on how he was appointed. Opposition leaders accused the prime minister of misleading Parliament and called for his resignation
Epstein. Sir Keir faced criticism for giving Lord Mandelson the role and in February, [McSweeney quit his Downing Street job](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8r1xp7j533o), saying
say the risk of Lord Mandelson's appointment was higher than a career civil servant, so Sir Keir and Number 10 should have taken more care to ensure the vetting process was followed correctly. Lord
say – UK politics live Good morning. The UK criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson **has reportedly ground to a halt** after the US justice department **refused to hand over evidence contained in the Epstein
Mandelson was due to take up his post in February 2025. Seven months later, [he was sacked](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/11/keir-starmer-sacks-peter-mandelson-over-jeffrey-epstein-revelations) over his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ministers and officials
Epstein," he added. Despite questions from Labour MP Emily Thornberry, who chairs the committee, Sir Olly declined to say if there was anything flagged during the vetting that had not already been made public
saying Stamer “will be accused of pressuring the Foreign Office into approving the appointment of Lord Mandelson despite being aware of his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein. McSweeney, appearing at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday, was asked about reports on his behaviour and whether he pressured civil servants into approving Lord Mandelson's vetting. He replied: "I don't recognise
Epstein. Little's appearance follows evidence from Sir Olly Robbins, who was sacked as the top civil servant at the Foreign Office last week after the department's decision to grant Lord Mandelson clearance emerged
Epstein and had business links with China. It did not need the Cabinet Office’s propriety and ethics team to raise red flags and warn the prime minister of the reputational risk of appointing
Epstein. In Sir Olly's account, he was presented with a verbal briefing which said that UKSV believed Lord Mandelson's case to be "borderline" but they were leaning against recommending he be granted clearance
says he was not told about. On Friday, Starmer said he was “absolutely furious” and described the situation as “totally unacceptable”. But the episode has once again raised questions about his political judgment, with opposition
saying he took “full responsibility” for advising the prime minister to appoint Mandelson, who had been a close ally and political mentor. The senior No 10 adviser’s position had grown increasingly untenable as pressure
says Peter Mandelson’s former consultancy business, Global Counsel, went bust owing £4.6m – including more than £600,000 to the taxman – a report by the group’s administrators reveals. The company, which provided advice