What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know
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Newly released UK government documents shed light on Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington. The documents reveal Mandelson sought a £547,000 severance payout after his dismissal, far exceeding the initial £75,000 offered, arguing his employability was damaged. The government ultimately paid him £75,000 to avoid potentially higher costs from an employment tribunal. The documents also confirm that Keir Starmer was aware of Mandelson's continued contact with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's 2008 conviction and imprisonment. This information was included in a due diligence report for Starmer, highlighting the "general reputational risk" associated with Mandelson's Epstein links. Mandelson's lawyers have declined to comment further.
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