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Keir Starmer faces controversy over Mandelson's vetting process and Epstein links

Apr 28, 2026, 7:48 AM40
(Update: Apr 28, 2026, 2:39 PM)
Leader of the Opposition in the United Kingdom since 2020
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Keir Starmer faces controversy over Mandelson's vetting process and Epstein links

  • Sir Philip Barton expressed his concerns about Lord Mandelson's appointment, specifically citing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • During a Foreign Affairs Committee session, Barton indicated he was not consulted before the appointment was made public.
  • The controversy surrounding the vetting process has led to calls for an investigation into whether Keir Starmer misled Parliament.
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