The claim
“The UK Prime Minister's office (No 10) received a warning about Peter Mandelson's associations with Jeffrey Epstein prior to appointing him as US ambassador.”
Our verdict
Mostly True
The article states that No.
What we found
10 received a warning about Peter Mandelson's associations with Jeffrey Epstein before his appointment. Web evidence confirms that files released detailed advice to the Prime Minister that while reports of the relationship existed, the depth was not fully exposed, and that government releases pointed to public reports of an ongoing relationship.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The UK government released files detailing internal discussions. These papers indicated that while there were public reports of an ongoing relationship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein, the advice received did not expose the full depth and extent of their relationship.
dw.com· UK government releases files on discussions leading to Mandelson's appointment - Background
Peter Mandelson was given the role of US ambassador, a high-profile diplomat posting, despite associations with Jeffrey Epstein. This appointment has led to significant political scrutiny and a scandal for the Labour party.
dw.com· Mandelson appointment context
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