Peter Mandelson sacked for saying Epstein’s first conviction was wrong, minister says – UK politics live

Former UK government minister Peter Mandelson has faced criticism for reportedly saying that Jeffrey Epstein's first conviction was "wrongful." This comment has been described as "new information" by a Foreign Office minister, Stephen Doughty. The article mentions that Mandelson's statement has led to calls for Labour leader Keir Starmer to sack him without further delay. There are also demands for Starmer to be transparent about what he knew and whether he sanctioned the blocking of damaging material. The article suggests that the UK government should not hide documents from the public just because they are damaging to the Labour party. It also suggests that by backing Mandelson, the reputation of Prime Minister is now on the line. The article provides a concise summary of the key facts, focusing on the controversy surrounding Mandelson's comments and the resulting calls for accountability and transparency from the Labour party and the UK government.