UK Prime Minister regrets appointing ambassador over Epstein ties

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed regret over appointing Peter Mandelson as an ambassador, stating Mandelson repeatedly lied about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer says he knew Mandelson had maintained contact with Epstein after his conviction when he gave him the US role. The controversy has put Starmer on the defensive and led to calls for full transparency about Mandelson's links.