Peter Mandelson was sacked as UK Ambassador to the US after new emails revealed deeper ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including support for legal challenges to his conviction and a private birthday note calling Epstein “best pal.” Global Counsel is selling Mandelson’s 21 per cent stake. The move intensifies scrutiny of government vetting.
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