Peter Kyle claims Lord Mandelson's appointment was 'in the national interest'

Keir Starmer knew Peter Mandelson had a 'strong relationship' with disgraced paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein but made him US ambassador' anyway because of his 'talents', a senior minister admitted. Peter Kyle said that Lord Mandelson's potential ability to handle President Trump meant it was 'worth the risk' of appointing him, despite questions already being raised about his links to child sex abuser Epstein.Labour grandee Lord Mandelson was sacked on Thursday after emails were published showing he sent supportive messages even as Epstein faced jail for sex offences.