4 articles
• via BBC News
Lord Mandelson shared bailout details with Jeffrey Epstein from No10, prompting a police probe into misconduct. This reveals elite impunity and cross-party failure to police sensitive leaks, deepening institutional distrust.
• via Guido Fawkes
Labour refuses to press France to strip Peter Mandelson's Legion d'Honneur despite Epstein-linked arrest and bailout texts. This exposes elite protectionism that spans parties and endures scandals.
• via the Guardian
Starmer’s appointment of Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as US ambassador exposes elite networks overriding vetting standards. Internal Labour rifts and opposition scrutiny signal accelerating leadership doubts amid governance decline.
• via GB News
Gary Neville's failed Leeds eatery leaves HMRC with £519k unpaid taxes despite his wealth and tax advocacy. Limited liability lets elites walk away, widening public revenue gaps in a strained economy.