Peter Mandelson sacked as ambassador to the US

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sacked Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US after more leaked emails uncovered his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said the emails “show that the depth and extent of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment”.

More to follow.

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