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In the UK, pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as his judgement is questioned over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, despite concerns about Mandelson’s past links. With the controversy deepening and the political stakes rising, France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by John McTernan to examine the fallout and what it means for Labour’s leadership.
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