"I feel very sad that it's come to this. I think when anyone's life falls apart, we should remember that there's still a human being. And also, of course, we should also remember that they're entitled to a fair trial."
"In the media, and particularly today with social media, too many people forget that the people that they're talking about are human beings with feelings and can be hurt."
Lady Blair, wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, has publicly defended Peter Mandelson against criticism regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking on The Times Radio, she expressed sadness about Mandelson's situation and emphasized that despite the scandal, he remains entitled to a fair trial and should be treated as a human being. Lady Blair noted that modern media and social media often overlook the humanity of those being discussed, causing unnecessary harm. Mandelson, a close family friend and key architect of New Labour alongside Tony Blair, was removed from his position as US ambassador following revelations about his Epstein connections. Lady Blair's comments reflect concern about how public figures are treated during scandals.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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