British prime minister was warned about Mandelson's Epstein ties before appointment

Recently released files show that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned by top aides about the 'reputational risk' of appointing Peter Mandelson due to his friendship with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The warnings reportedly highlighted Mandelson's ties to Epstein, but Starmer proceeded with the appointment anyway. The government has now released the first files related to the matter, with some reports stating the documents contradict Starmer's claim that all rules were followed.