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Lord Peter Mandelson Stripped of Post as High Steward of Hull Amid Epstein Scandal

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Lord Peter Mandelson, a key figure in Tony Blair's New Labour, has been removed as the High Steward of Hull after emails and correspondence with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein were revealed. The Hull City Council passed an emergency motion stripping Mandelson of the role he had held since 2013. The motion stated that the role will remain vacant until a successor is elected. The council's decision follows the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, sacking Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States after discovering "reprehensible" emails showing Mandelson's relationship with Epstein.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lord Peter Mandelson was removed as the High Steward of Hull by an emergency motion passed by Hull City Council, effective immediately.
  • The motion was brought to the council after the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, sacked Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States due to "reprehensible" emails revealing a close relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Mandelson had held the role of High Steward since 2013, a position which dates back to 1853 but was ended in 1974 until his appointment.
  • The governments confirmed James Roscoe will take over as interim ambassador to the US, with immediate effect.
  • Mandelson's grandfather, Herbert Morrison, also held the role of High Steward.
  • The removal of Mandelson follows an outpouring of outrage from the local community, with Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Mike Ross stating he was "shocked" by the revelations.

Statistics:

  • 2013: Year Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed as the High Steward of Hull.
  • 1853: Year the position of High Steward was first established.
  • 1974: Year the position of High Steward was ended, before being reprised by Mandelson.
  • 2013 to present: Time spent as High Steward of Hull by Lord Peter Mandelson.
  • Immediate: Effective date of the emergency motion removing Mandelson from the role of High Steward.

Sources:

  • Hull City Council [https://www.hullcc.gov.uk/(no date)]
  • Hull Live [https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/local-news/lord-peter-mandelson-stripped-post-6636536](no date available in source)

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