‘Starmer was warned over Mandelson’s Epstein links,’ says British government

• British govt releases ‘first tranche’ of documents; more files withheld due to police probe
• Vetting memo directly cautioned UK premier about ‘reputational risks’ associated with envoy pick
• Top national security officials found appointment process ‘unusual’ and ‘weirdly rushed’

LONDON: The British government on Wednesday rele­ased documents showing Pri­me Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the “reputatio­nal risks” of appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington...