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Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases

Summary

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser, the head of the lobbying firm Global Counsel, announced his resignation following information about links between the company and Jeffrey Epstein. The firm was co-founded with Peter Mandelson and has worked with clients like Shell and TikTok.

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Wegg-Prosser is resigning from his position at Global Counsel.
  • Global Counsel is a lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson and Wegg-Prosser.
  • The resignation follows the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Wegg-Prosser claimed he had not done anything wrong.
  • Global Counsel has had clients such as Shell and TikTok.
  • Peter Mandelson resigned from the board of Global Counsel in 2024.
  • Wegg-Prosser's profile was quickly removed from the company's website after his announcement.

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