Summary
The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has faced questions about whether he discussed Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him as ambassador to the US. The questions were raised by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in Parliament. Sir Keir apologized for the appointment but did not confirm if he had spoken to Mandelson about Epstein.
Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer is the UK Prime Minister.
- Questions arose about Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
- Peter Mandelson was appointed as the UK's ambassador to the US.
- Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, questioned Starmer about this in Parliament.
- Sir Keir apologized for the appointment but did not confirm talking to Mandelson.
- Documents released showed Mandelson's close ties with Epstein.
- Mandelson was removed from his position as ambassador in September.
