Judgement error': Starmer's backing of Mandelson draws fury from Independent readers

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"Independent readers have reacted to Sir Keir Starmer's sacking of Peter Mandelson following revelations about his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Readers have also weighed in on Starmer's clarity of judgement over his appointment of Mandelson to the role of US ambassador in the first place. They described Mandelson as a long-time opportunist, accusing him of moral and political bankruptcy. Several also argued that the scandal has exposed broader failings in the Prime Minister's vetting process and raises questions about the government's standards."

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and emphasizes parsing facts from messaging. Donations support sending journalists to speak to both sides of developing stories and enable free access by avoiding paywalls, with the belief that quality journalism should be paid for by those who can afford it. Readers reacted strongly to Sir Keir Starmer's sacking of Peter Mandelson after revelations of links to Jeffrey Epstein, describing Mandelson as opportunistic and morally compromised, praising swift action, and criticizing vetting and potential reputational risks to the Labour Party.

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