UK: Starmer Apologies for Mandelson Appointment Amid Epstein Pressure

Pro-government narrative

It is clear that Mandelson systematically lied to everyone during vetting, and whilst regretabble in hindsight Starmer made a reasonable appointment at the time which was initially viewed as a success story in Washington. When new evidence emerged showing the true depth of Mandelson's deception, the PM acted decisively by initially firing him and now stripping his titles. Starmer has been more transparent than any recent leader would be in releasing these documents.