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U.K. ambassador to U.S. fired over Epstein links
Starmer had backed Mandelson — who is not a career diplomat and instead was appointed for his political skills and contacts in Washington — a day earlier but changed course amid growing pressure from his party.
“In light of the additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelson, the prime minister has asked the foreign secretary to withdraw him as ambassador,” Britain’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
“The emails show that the depth and extent of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/british-ambassador-us-peter-mandelson-fired-epstein-links-trump-rcna230540