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Wes Streeting accuses Peter Mandelson of ‘betraying multiple prime ministers’

Feeling of ‘deep betrayal’ across government after Mandelson revelations, Streeting says
  • Wes Streeting, the health secretary, accused Lord Peter Mandelson of betraying multiple prime ministers following fresh revelations about his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Streeting stated there is a feeling of "deep betrayal" across government and the Labour Party regarding these developments.
  • Files released by the US Department of Justice reportedly indicate Lord Mandelson leaked sensitive government information to Epstein.
  • This alleged leaking occurred while Mandelson was serving as business secretary in Gordon Brown's Labour government.
  • Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure after the Metropolitan Police announced a criminal investigation into Lord Mandelson over allegations of misconduct in public office.
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