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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sacked the U.K.’s Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson after further details emerged about the diplomat’s relationship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
“In light of the additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelson, the Prime Minister has asked the Foreign Secretary to withdraw him as Ambassador,” a statement from 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.”
“In particular Peter Mandelson’s suggestion that Jeffrey Epstein’s first conviction was wrongful and should be challenged is new information. In light of that, and mindful of the victims of Epstein’s crimes he has been withdrawn as Ambassador with immediate effect,” the statement added.
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