Doncha love 'im!
He's no stranger to intrigue. Nor is he a stranger to scandal.
The ex-Lord Mandy came to the notice of the British public when he was named 'The Prince of Darkness', as Neil Kinnock's communication guru. His reputation was cast in iron!
Later, as the British public learnt more of the true side of Mandy's character, he became the darling of three destructive Labour Prime Ministers, Blair, Brown, and now Starmer.
He was sacked from two of his Cabinet positions, before best-buddy Starmer shocked the world by appointing him as Ambassador to the USA. This came to a sudden end after revelations appeared about his close relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. His passing of 'classified financial information' to Epstein was no less than Espionage, from which Epstein was (allegedly) able to make huge amounts of money.
When a Financial Times journalist asked Mandy about his relationship with Epstein, he was told to 'Fu*k off'. That tells us a lot.
More and more revelations appeared after documents were recently made public in the USA, and his ridiculous Peerage, and elevation to the House of Lords, was eventually revoked. He may well eventually be tried for treason; we shall have to wait and see.
Some politicians are more badly behaved than others, but the one's who's bad behaviour was common knowledge SHOULD NOT be rewarded with high positions, high salaries, and secretive protection from No 10.
Yes, this one-time member of The Young Communist League has now had his well-deserved comeuppance, and is in disgrace. I believe that even his Brazilian husband has left him; although I'm not certain.
What I do know, and have written about very often, is that this man should never have been promoted to all his lofty positions. It shows an extreme failure in the vetting process for top jobs; the blind admiration shown to him by our political leaders was extraordinary.
So, good riddance to Mandy. I'm sure (if he isn't imprisoned) that he'll live-out the rest of his life in considerable luxury. Let's just hope that his ilk NEVER find their way into government ever again.
Politics, as we all know, is a question of JUDGEMENT; which, in this case, was sorely lacking!
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In the pay of the Chinese, as it has transpired overnight. And Starmer is a Communist, so many things are now falling into place (Chagos, the Chinese Embassy, more)
He'll have to go. I see that Rayner is itching for his job. I hope she gets it; it'll make them unelectable for decades.
Slithery-Starmer tried to put all blame onto Epstein yesterday by 'apologising' to all his 'victims' with a carefully prepared speech. When it came to open questions he couldn't cope. I think he WILL go, and hopefully Rayner will fill his boots; making them unelectable at the next general election.
Oooh Cro, You've responded to my 'Slithering Mandy.' But it seems to have vanished. Some of the settings look different here now.
It is easy to be wise after the event. Mandelson was never Sir Keir's "best buddy" as you put it. He knew that there was an element of risk in making him Britain's ambassador to the USA but the benefit predicted was that Mandelson would be able to endear himself to belligerent Old Trump and help to win beneficial treatment for Britain. The appointment was made with the best of intentions but with hindsight it was clearly a terrible move which perhaps brings Sir Keir's judgement into question. Sadly, I predict this whole affair will shorten Sir Keir's tenure in No. 10.
I think that must have been ME! Sorry, I was trying to delete one of my own comments, I hadn't noticed that I'd deleted yours as well. Woops!
Everyone except Starmer was 'wise' BEFORE the event. Seeing them cosying up to one-another when we all knew what he was like, was disgusting. Personally I find this worse than the Profumo affair.
He was once pushed to become head of the World Trade Organization.
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