Peter Mandelson asked Foreign Office for £500k severance payment, files show
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Newly released documents reveal that Peter Mandelson initially requested over £500,000 from the Foreign Office as a severance payment after being dismissed as the UK ambassador to the US in September 2025. He ultimately received £75,000. Mandelson's dismissal followed the disclosure of details regarding his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents, released due to parliamentary pressure, cover Mandelson's vetting process and dismissal discussions. Concerns about Mandelson's reputation, particularly his relationship with Epstein, were raised during his appointment process, but were deemed addressed. A police investigation has delayed the release of some documents, including specific questions Starmer asked Mandelson about his relationship with Epstein.
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