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U.S. ambassador appointment
Coverage of U.S. ambassador appointment in the Nexus archive.
Peter Mandelsonperson2Sir Philip Bartonperson1Jeffrey Epsteinperson1Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)organization1Downing Street 10organization1UK Parliament Foreign Affairs Select Committeeorganization1Epstein linkstopic1Keir Starmerperson1Darren Jonesperson1Labour Partyorganization1Downing Streetplace1Sky Newsorganization1
- Ex-FCDO chief tells MPs he had concerns over Mandelson’s Epstein links
Former Foreign Office chief Sir Philip Barton testified to the foreign affairs select committee that he had concerns about Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. He claimed Downing Street pressured the vetting process for Mandelson’s U.S. ambassador appointment and showed 'uninterest' in the process, with no avenues for Barton to raise his concerns.
- Keir Starmer vows to lead Labour into next general election after bruising week
Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to lead Labour into the next general election amid controversy over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador. Downing Street allies denied claims of wrongdoing, with Chief Secretary Darren Jones stating no proven misconduct by Starmer.