"Ed Miliband stated, 'I didn't want Peter Mandelson in my orbit when I became Labour leader in 2010,' indicating he had communicated his concerns to others in government."
"Sarah Champion expressed, 'I would much rather all of this have been done behind closed doors in a quick inquiry,' highlighting her concerns about the public handling of the situation."
Ed Miliband stated he warned government ministers about his concerns regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment, expressing he did not want Mandelson in his orbit when he became Labour leader in 2010. Miliband clarified he did not speak directly to the Prime Minister but communicated his views to others. Labour MP Sarah Champion expressed concerns about trust between ministers and civil servants following the scandal surrounding Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, emphasizing the need for a discreet inquiry into the matter rather than public scrutiny.
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