Starmer's chief adviser has resigned because of Epstein's file scandal
The Chief of Staff has blamed Mandelson's appointment to the post of ambassador. "It was a mistake. Mandelson has damaged our party, our country and our confidence in politics."
Keir Starmer's advisor, Morgan McSweeney.
British Prime MinisterKeir Starmer's adviser Morgan McSweeneyresigned on Sunday after the name of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson appeared in the latest documents of the Epstein scandal.
"After careful reflection, I have decided to resign," McSweeney announced in a letter published by the British media. The chief of staff has taken the blame for Mandelson 's appointment to the post of ambassador. "It was a mistake," he added.
Mandelson, who was European Trade Commissioner, is being investigated for his alleged connection to the Espatein case because he allegedly sent Epstein information about the €500 billion bailout that the Eurozone was supposed to approve in 2010.
Accordingto Epstein's documents , Mandelson — then a Member of the British Parliament — was paid three payments of $25,000 (about €21,000) from Epstein's account at JP Morgan Bank between 2003 and 2004.
Upon learning of his resignation, Keir Starmer , Prime Minister of the Great ritainia , thanked McSweeney for his contribution to the Labour Party. "To a large extent, thanks to his dedication, loyalty and leadership, we won an overwhelming majority in the elections, which allowed us to change the country."
Instead, the leader of the conservative opposition, Kimi Badenoch, has declared that his resignation is insufficient and that responsibilities at the highest level must be cleared. "Keir Starmer must take responsibility for his decisions," he said on social media.
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