"Lord Mandelson started working for Labour in the 1980s and has been a central figure in the party for decades. He played a key role in the New Labour movement, which saw Sir Tony Blair win a landslide election victory in 1997. The MP for Hartlepool held a number of ministerial roles but was twice forced to resign in scandal."
"After spending four years as EU trade commissioner he made another shock comeback, when then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown appointed him as business secretary and gave him a place in the House of Lords. Reuters Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appointed the Labour veteran as the UK's ambassador in Washington in December 2024. It was hoped his contacts across business and politics, as well as his ability to charm, would help him to develop a strong relationship with the incoming Trump administration."
Lord Mandelson began working for Labour in the 1980s and became a central figure, playing a key role in the New Labour movement that led to Tony Blair's 1997 victory. He held multiple ministerial roles and resigned twice amid scandals: a secret loan in 1998 and misconduct allegations in 2001, for which an inquiry later cleared him. He served as EU trade commissioner, returned as business secretary under Gordon Brown, and entered the House of Lords. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed him ambassador to Washington in December 2024. His friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, including continued contact after Epstein's conviction, was known at appointment time and later prompted his sacking after emails revealed supportive messages.
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