The Week: The King, The Prime Minister and The Epstein Files
Today, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces further questions about his judgement in appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, and there is a darkening mood among Labour MPs.Adam, Chris, Alex Forsyth and Daniela Relph discuss how the continuing revelations from the Epstein Files ...Show more
Epstein Files: Will Mandelson Cost Starmer His Job?
Today, the Prime Minister has apologised to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador and “believing his lies”.Adam is joined by Henry in Westminster with Ailbhe Rea from the New Statesman and Luke Sullivan, Keir Starmer’s former political directo ...Show more
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