Epstein Files: Will Mandelson Cost Starmer His Job?
The Prime Minister apologises for ‘believing Mandelson’s lies’ but will it be enough?
February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026
Epstein Files: Will Mandelson Cost Starmer His Job?
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<p>Today, the Prime Minister has apologised to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador and “believing his lies”.</p><p>Adam is joined by Henry in Westminster with Ailbhe Rea from the New Statesman and Luke Sullivan, Keir Starmer’s former political director to break down where the Mandelson affair leaves the Prime Minister. </p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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