MPs tear into minister as Epstein's "best pal" Peter Mandelson sacked
September 11, 2025
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8:18Now PlayingMPs tear into minister as Epstein's "best pal" Peter Mandelson sacked
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as posted by the channelAfter shocking revelations surrounding Peter Mandelson’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein emerged, the US Ambassador was sacked by Keir Starmer. The decision was announced in the House of Commons, allowing MPs to question the integrity of the Labour government in real time.
The debate exposes how Mandelson not only stayed at Epstein’s house while he was in prison, but also suggested that Epstein’s first conviction was wrongful and should be challenged. MPs accuse ministers of squirming to protect Mandelson rather than the victims of Epstein’s horrific crimes, raising urgent questions about the Prime Minister’s judgement, the vetting process, and what the government knew when making this appointment.
Stephen Doughty insists that Mandelson’s resignation was the right decision and that the victims of Epstein’s abuse must remain at the forefront of everyone’s minds. But the Opposition argue that this is yet another catastrophic lapse of judgement from a weak Prime Minister, who has presided over a string of scandals.
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