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Epstein Files: Will Mandelson Cost Starmer His Job?

The Prime Minister apologises for 鈥榖elieving Mandelson鈥檚 lies鈥 but will it be enough?

Today, the Prime Minister has apologised to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador and 鈥渂elieving his lies鈥.

Adam is joined by Henry in Westminster with Ailbhe Rea from the New Statesman and Luke Sullivan, Keir Starmer鈥檚 former political director to break down where the Mandelson affair leaves the Prime Minister.

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