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Minister says Mandelson ‘conned everyone’ in defence of Keir Starmer – UK politics live
- The ISC chair said documents may be published even if embarrassing to Downing Street, as long as national security isn’t compromised.
- Labour figures accused Mandelson of lying, while noting Starmer’s position and calling for leadership accountability.
- John McDonnell urged a potential caretaker to lead temporarily to cleanse party politics amid the Mandelson controversy.
- Nigel Farage framed Mandelson-Epstein as the biggest scandal in British politics in a Newport rally.
- Reform UK’s leadership push suggested Morgan McSweeney could be removed, with mixed views on helping the prime minister.
- Steve Reed defended Starmer and said Mandelson had ‘conned everybody’ over the Epstein relationship.
- The ISC chair indicated documents could impact international relations but would not compromise national security.
- Revealed details include Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein and prior vetting that didn’t flag deeper concerns.
- The vetting process faced fresh scrutiny as Reed blamed the system for failing to flag Epstein ties before the US ambassadorship.
- The debate intensified as MPs warned Starmer’s leadership could be challenged depending on new document releases.
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