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Starmer's Mandelson Pick Unravels: Opaque Process, Party Divide
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British PM Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador, amidst controversy surrounding Mandelsons ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The vetting process was rushed, opaque, and lacked proper documentation, leading to calls for a full inquiry. Starmers judgment is under fire, with opposition Conservatives demanding an investigation into whether he misled MPs. The hearing revealed doubts about Mandelson from the start, and new details suggest pressure to speed up the process to address Brexit trade damage. Starmers early government credibility hangs in the balance as MPs vote on the inquiry tonight.
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