Nick Thomas-Symonds says he shares public’s ‘moral outrage’ over the former ambassador’s £75,000 severance payment
Four months after Peter Mandelson was sacked as UK ambassador to Washington over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, he sat down for a primetime BBC interview. A less hubristic individual would have long since slunk away into the shadows.
But despite all the condemnation and humiliation surrounding his departure, Mandelson seemed intent on maintaining a public profile. “Who knows what’s next?” he told Laura Kuenssberg. “I don’t know what’s next. I’m not going to disappear and hide – that’s not me”.
The prime minister then did put those questions to Lord Mandelson. The prime minister has said he was misled. He deeply regrets believing the reassurances he was given.”
A health minister and surgeon has warned on the rise of extreme views of race and identity. Zubir Ahmed – who was told “thanks for the transplant, now go home” after carrying out an operation – welcomed the government bringing in a definition of anti-Muslim hostility. He said it was a turning point that could mean a better future for his children and others.
Men whose abusive behaviour drives women to take their own lives are more likely to get away with their crimes because of proposed law changes, justice campaigners have warned.
Starmer said the government will “step in” if companies exploit rising heating oil prices amid the Middle East conflict. Ahead of a visit to Northern Ireland today, the prime minister said: “We will not tolerate profiteering or unfair practices. If companies fleece customers or rip them off, we will not hesitate to step in, and that includes on regulation.”
