Lord Mandelson sacked in light of new Epstein emails', Doughty tells MPs
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Lord Mandelson sacked in light of new Epstein emails', Doughty tells MPs
"MPs were told Lord Peter Mandelson was sacked from his role as Ambassador to the United States in light of new emails that show "the depth and extent of Lord Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking in the Commons on Thursday (11 September), Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State of the United Kingdom for Europe and North America, insisted the information is "materially different from that known at the time of his appointment.""
"that show "the depth and extent of Lord Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking in the Commons on Thursday (11 September), Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State of the United Kingdom for Europe and North America, insisted the information is "materially different from that known at the time of his appointment." He noted Mandelson's suggestion that Jeffrey Epstein's first conviction was wrongful and should be challenged is new information."
Lord Peter Mandelson was sacked from his role as Ambassador to the United States after new emails emerged showing the depth and extent of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. MPs were informed of the emails during Commons proceedings on Thursday, 11 September. Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe and North America, said the information was materially different from what was known at the time of Mandelson's appointment. The emails include Mandelson's suggestion that Jeffrey Epstein's first conviction was wrongful and should be challenged. That suggestion was described as new information prompting reconsideration of Mandelson's suitability for the ambassadorial role.
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