Epstein Files: Starmer Under Pressure Over Mandelson
MPs approve to release Mandelson documents.
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Show Notes
Today, MPs voted to release documents about Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador following a six-hour long debate.
Adam and Chris unpack how Keir Starmer spoke about Mandelson at Prime Minister’s Questions, Kemi Badenoch’s line of questioning about who knew what when and the volume of questions swirling about the Prime Minister’s judgement.
Plus, Laura has been following Reform UK for a new documentary. She chats about what she learned about the party’s track record in local government so far and new revelations from leader Nigel Farage.
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