Peter Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says

Peter Kyle says ‘singular talents’ were balanced against warnings as Epstein accuser’s family criticise appointment

Peter Mandelson had “singular talents” that meant his appointment as US ambassador had been seen as “worth the risks” despite warnings in the vetting process over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, the business secretary has said.

It came as the family of the Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre said Lord Mandelson should never have been made ambassador.