Mandelson lobbied hard for advisory firm after Labour victory, papers show
Summary
Peter Mandelson, a Labour peer and president of his advisory firm Global Counsel, contacted government ministers after the 2024 general election to seek meetings and promote his company’s events. Documents show he tried to connect his firm with ministers in areas like trade, science, and clean energy while also running for chancellor of Oxford University.Key Facts
- Mandelson reached out to government ministers soon after the 2024 Labour election victory.
- He used WhatsApp and email to arrange meetings with ministers like Spencer Livermore, Patrick Vallance, Douglas Alexander, and Sarah Jones.
- He invited ministers to events organized by Global Counsel, sometimes linked to his Oxford chancellor campaign.
- Mandelson’s firm, Global Counsel, advised clients and sought to influence government interest in research, innovation, trade, and clean energy.
- Ministers showed interest and thanked Mandelson for introductions that helped them in their government roles.
- A series of follow-up emails pressured ministers to confirm attendance at Global Counsel events.
- These documents were released as part of an investigation into Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.
- Lords like Mandelson can have financial interests related to lobbying but cannot provide direct parliamentary advice or services to clients.
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