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PMQs: Starmer Knew About Mandelson & Epstein

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Keir Starmer described Peter Mandelson as a "liar" who "betrayed our country" at PMQs today.


But he also admitted that he had been aware of Mandelson's ongoing relationship with Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed him as US ambassador.


Can the Prime Minister survive this growing scandal?


Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges in the House of Commons with The Times' Chief Political Commentator Patrick Maguire and the comedian Marcus Brigstocke.

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