Speaker accuses Mandelson of lying over Epstein ties (Full Transcript)

In Parliament, a speaker says Mandelson misled officials about Epstein links, regrets appointing him, and confirms material was referred to police.
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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Mandelson betrayed our country, our Parliament and my party. Mr Speaker, he lied repeatedly to my team when asked about his relationship with Epstein before and during his tenure as ambassador. I regret appointing him. If I knew then what I know now, he would never have been anywhere near government. And that is why, Mr Speaker, yesterday the Cabinet Secretary, with my support, took the decision to refer material to the police.

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A parliamentary speaker accuses Mandelson of betraying the country, Parliament, and their party, alleging he repeatedly lied about his relationship with Epstein during his ambassadorial tenure. The speaker expresses regret for appointing him, states he would not have been near government if the truth were known, and notes that the Cabinet Secretary—supported by the speaker—referred relevant material to the police.
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MP condemns Mandelson over alleged Epstein links and lies
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  • The speaker alleges Mandelson lied about his relationship with Epstein.
  • The accusations relate to questions asked before and during Mandelson’s tenure as ambassador.
  • The speaker publicly regrets appointing Mandelson and says they would not have done so with full knowledge.
  • The Cabinet Secretary, backed by the speaker, referred material to the police for potential investigation.
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Negative: The tone is accusatory and condemnatory, with strong language such as 'betrayed' and 'lied repeatedly,' coupled with regret and a call for police involvement.
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