- Health Secretary Wes Streeting has defended Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ambassador to Washington, after files linked him to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
- US congressional committee files reportedly show a US ambassador referring to Epstein as his “best pal”, and Mandelson was featured in Epstein’s 50th birthday book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Appearing on Sky News, Mr Streeting said that Lord Mandelson “deeply regrets ever having been introduced” to Epstein.
- Mr Streeting rejected calls for Mandelson’s removal from his ambassadorial role, arguing that individuals should not be considered “guilty by association”.
- Watch the video in full above.
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