Chris Mason reported that Sir Keir Starmer is furious about the renewed controversy surrounding Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.
Several figures who worked in No10 at the time say they had no idea about the full extent of Mandelson’s connections
Multiple sources who served in Downing Street during the relevant period told Chris Mason they were unaware of all the details regarding Mandelson’s past associations when the appointment was made.
Friends of Morgan McSweeney say he also did not know about the full scope of the issue
Associates of the prime minister’s former chief of staff maintain that McSweeney lacked knowledge of the complete picture concerning Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and related controversies.
Who is Chris Mason?
Chris Mason is a BBC journalist who reported on the renewed controversy involving Lord Mandelson’s appointment and Sir Keir Starmer’s reaction.
What was Morgan McSweeney’s role in the Mandelson appointment?
Morgan McSweeney served as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff and advised the prime minister to appoint Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, later taking full responsibility for the advice despite saying he did not oversee the vetting process.