Peter Mandelson sacked for saying Epstein’s first conviction was wrong, minister says – UK politics live

<p>Foreign Office minister says ex-ambassador’s comment that Epstein’s conviction was wrongful ‘is new information’</p><p><strong>Stephen Doughty</strong>, a Foreign Office minister, is responding to the UQ about Peter Mandelson.</p><p>He starts by making the point that it is the anniversary of the “despicable” 9/11 terrorism attacks.</p><p>Keir Starmer must sack Peter Mandelson without further delay - and come clean about what he knew when, and whether he sanctioned blocking the publication of damaging material.<br /><br />
UK government documents shouldn’t be hidden from the public just because they are damaging to the Labour party - and by backing Peter Mandelson to the hilt, the prime minister’s own reputation is now on the line.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/11/peter-mandelson-keir-starmer-deputy-labour-leader-uk-politics-latest-news">Continue reading...</a>