Angela Rayner cautioned Sir Keir Starmer against appointing Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The Deputy Prime Minister raised concerns in 2024, stating the decision would prove problematic given Mandelson’s associations with the convicted financier.
Starmer’s Response and Vetting Documents
Sir Keir Starmer has since expressed regret for accepting Lord Mandelson’s explanations, describing them as misleading. He pledged to provide Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) with all relevant vetting materials for review.
Police Searches at Mandelson Properties
Metropolitan Police officers conducted searches at addresses in Wiltshire and Camden, north London, as part of an ongoing misconduct in public office probe targeting Lord Mandelson. Witnesses observed officers departing the London property with boxes on Friday evening.
The investigation centers on alleged offenses linked to a 72-year-old man, who has not been arrested, according to police statements.
