"A separate tranche of emails between Mandelson and Epstein surfaced in the days that followed, redoubling calls for his ouster, the BBC reports. Driving the news: "In light of additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelson, the Prime Minister has asked the foreign secretary to withdraw him as ambassador to the United States," Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said in a statement in the House of Commons Thursday."
""The emails show ... that the depth and extent of Lord Mandelson's relationship is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment," he continued. "In particular, Peter Mandelson's suggestion that Jeffrey Epstein's first conviction was wrongful and should be challenged is new information. In light of that, and mindful of the victims of Epstein's crimes he has been withdrawn as Ambassador with immediate effect.""
A separate tranche of emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein surfaced, prompting renewed calls for Mandelson's removal. The Prime Minister asked the foreign secretary to withdraw Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the United States. Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said the emails showed the depth and extent of Mandelson's relationship with Epstein was materially different from what was known at the time of appointment. The emails include Mandelson suggesting Epstein's first conviction was wrongful and should be challenged. Mindful of Epstein's victims, Mandelson was withdrawn as Ambassador with immediate effect. The British Embassy did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Mandelson was among high-profile figures linked to Epstein through a birthday book contribution.
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