House of Lords, Peter Mandelson and Epstein
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Lord Mandelson is to step down from the House of Lords after it emerged he leaked confidential government emails to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Reforming the House of Lords
Keir Starmer’s government regards reform of the House of Lords as ‘long overdue and essential’
Peter Mandelson has left the Labour party over fresh revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. But can he be forced out of parliament?
Peter Mandelson has resigned from the House of Lords after a series of scandalous emails came to light that linked him to Jeffrey Epstein, including ones that apparently leaked confidential UK governm
Friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has already cost Peter Mandelson the post of Britain’s ambassador to Washington.
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Starmer faces scrutiny over Mandelson's appointment as police investigate alleged leaks to Epstein
Mandelson, who has resigned from Labour and the House of Lords, has not commented publicly but the BBC understands his position is he hasn't acted criminally.
Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Peter Mandelson “betrayed our country” by leaking to Jeffrey Epstein and had “lied repeatedly” during the appointment process to the US ambassador job. Papers on Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US will be released by Sir Keir Starmer after the former minister’s dealings with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein led to a criminal probe and his departure from the House of Lords.