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PM warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links | BBC Newscast
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32:59Now PlayingFiles released by the government show the Prime Minister was warned of a ‘reputational risk’ about Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein before he was appointed US ambassador.
Alex and Chris have been combing through the files since they were released this afternoon. Together with James they go through what we’ve learnt, and what it means for the Prime Minister.
The BBC understands that Lord Mandelson's view is he answered questions about his relationship with Epstein in the vetting process accurately and that he believes he has not acted criminally, did not act for personal gain and is cooperating with the police.
Plus, Alex and James speak to Simon Jack about the International Energy Agency’s decision to release more than 400 million barrels of oil in a bid to ease pressure on the market caused by the war in Iran.
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