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Barclays reportedly cuts ties with lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson
- Barclays reportedly cut ties with Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson.
- Vodafone is reviewing its contract with Global Counsel after revelations of Mandelson’s links to Epstein.
- Mandelson had tried to distance himself from Global Counsel amid the Epstein controversy.
- The Epstein-related emails intensified political scrutiny of Mandelson and his business ties.
- Barclays and Vodafone were approached for comment on the developments.
- The Financial Times reported Barclays dropped Global Counsel over frustration with Mandelson’s remaining stake.
- Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party amid the Epstein-related disclosures.
- Global Counsel has worked with clients including Palantir as part of its portfolio.
- The scandal prompted calls for greater transparency over government-related contracts.
- Barclays, Vodafone and Rokos Capital declined to comment on Mandelson-linked matters.
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