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Peter Mandelson sacked for saying Epstein’s first conviction was wrong, minister says – UK politics live

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Peter Mandelson sacked for saying Epstein’s first conviction was wrong, minister says – UK politics live

Foreign Office minister says ex-ambassador’s comment that Epstein’s conviction was wrongful ‘is new information’

Stephen Doughty, a Foreign Office minister, is responding to the UQ about Peter Mandelson.

He starts by making the point that it is the anniversary of the “despicable” 9/11 terrorism attacks.

Keir Starmer must sack Peter Mandelson without further delay - and come clean about what he knew when, and whether he sanctioned blocking the publication of damaging material.

UK government documents shouldn’t be hidden from the public just because they are damaging to the Labour party - and by backing Peter Mandelson to the hilt, the prime minister’s own reputation is now on the line.

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PoliticsUK newsLabourConservativesKeir StarmerLabour party deputy leadershipPeter MandelsonJeffrey EpsteinEmily ThornberryHealth

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