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Morgan
McSweeney says advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson was 'serious error of
judgment'
Morgan
McSweeney is giving evidence now.
He starts
with an opening statement, which he begins by recognising the harm done to
Jeffrey Epstein’s victims.
He talks
about the importance of public service.
I’ve
spent much of my working life trying, in whatever role I held, to make this
country fairer, stronger and more successful.
I have
always believed public service is a privilege. It brings responsibility and
scrutiny, but it also brings a meaningful chance to improve people’s lives.
That is what motivated me in government.
He moves
on to Mandelson.
The
appointment of Manderson as ambassador was a serious error of judgment. I
advised the prime minister in support of that appointment and I was wrong to do
so.
As I
said in my resignation statement, I resigned because I believe responsibility
should rest with those who make serious mistakes. Accountability in public life
cannot apply only when it is convenient.
The
prime minister advice relied on my advice and I got it wrong.
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