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Starmer Defends Mandelson Amid Epstein Memo Controversy

9/11/2025

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Sir Keir Starmer’s Government blocked the release of a 2002 memo in which Lord Mandelson advised Tony Blair to meet Jeffrey Epstein.
The National Archives withdrew the document, citing potential harm to international relations.
Mandelson, currently the UK ambassador to the US, faces scrutiny regarding his ties to Epstein.
Starmer defends Mandelson, emphasizing his importance in UK-US relations.
Mandelson has called his relationship with Epstein "embarrassing."

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Sir Keir Starmer’s Government blocked the release of a 2002 memo in which Lord Mandelson advised Tony Blair to meet Jeffrey Epstein.
The National Archives withdrew the document, citing potential harm to international relations.
Mandelson, currently the UK ambassador to the US, faces scrutiny regarding his ties to Epstein.
Starmer defends Mandelson, emphasizing his importance in UK-US relations.
Mandelson has called his relationship with Epstein "embarrassing."