No 10 rejects claims it covered up Starmer’s role in Mandelson appointment
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Downing Street denies accusations of a cover-up regarding Keir Starmer's role in appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington. This follows the release of documents detailing the appointment process, which lack formal input from Starmer. The documents included risk assessments of Mandelson, specifically mentioning his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. While protocol dictates the Prime Minister's comments should be recorded, these sections were left blank, leading to accusations of redaction by Conservatives, which No. 10 denies. Starmer has reiterated his regret over the appointment, which ended after nine months due to Mandelson's Epstein links. The government insists normal procedures were followed, despite comments from Starmer's national security advisor suggesting the appointment felt rushed.
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