The Mandelson scandal has resurfaced in the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer is again under attack.
This time, it’s because he appointed Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States – even though he failed government security clearance.
Starmer says he didn’t know. But the opposition is not convinced.
As the controversy is deepening, the demand for his resignation is increasing.
Mandelson’s relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has cast a shadow over Starmer’s government.
So will the Prime Minister be able to survive this crisis?
Presenter: Tom McRae
Guest:
Dennis McShane – former UK Foreign Office Minister of State and Labor MP
Jennifer Nadel – co-founder of cross-party think tank Compassion in Politics
Giles Cunningham – Founder of Trafalgar Strategy and former Communications Director of the UK Conservative Party
Published on 18 April 2026
