"Downing Street has been forced to deny allegations of a cover up in the release of files related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson after accusations the prime minister misled MPs over the vetting process. Speaking for the first time since the first tranche of files were published on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer took personal responsibility for his mistake in appointing Lord Mandelson as his US ambassador and reiterated his apology to Jeffrey Epstein's victims."
"The prime minister is facing fresh questions about his judgment in giving the peer the ambassadorship despite being explicitly warned of a general reputational risk because of his relationship with the convicted paedophile."
Downing Street has denied allegations of covering up files related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer took personal responsibility for his mistake in making the appointment and apologized to Jeffrey Epstein's victims. The Prime Minister faces scrutiny over his judgment in appointing Lord Mandelson despite receiving explicit warnings about reputational risks stemming from Mandelson's relationship with a convicted paedophile. Following the release of documents on Wednesday, Starmer addressed reporters in Northern Ireland, acknowledging that the released information revealed what was known and prompted further questions.
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