"Showing now | News 01:36 Holly Patrick Thursday 05 February 2026 13:03 GMT Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley and Labour minister Steve Reed clashed during a heated grilling over the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal. The Cabinet minister defended Sir Keir Starmer on the programme, following anger over the prime minister's decision to appoint him as US ambassador, despite being aware of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein."
"The Cabinet minister defended Sir Keir Starmer on the programme, following anger over the prime minister's decision to appoint him as US ambassador, despite being aware of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Reed said the scandal showed that the vetting process in Lord Mandelson's appointment wasn't good enough and needs reviewing. Mr Madeley then accused Mr Reed of invoking hindsight to defend the PM, and avoiding his questions. Defending himself, Mr Reed replied: "You are making up lies about me avoiding your questions.""
Richard Madeley and Labour minister Steve Reed clashed during a heated live grilling over the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal on Good Morning Britain. The Cabinet minister defended Sir Keir Starmer after anger over the prime minister's decision to appoint Mandelson as US ambassador despite known ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Reed said the scandal showed the vetting process for the appointment was insufficient and required review. Madeley accused Reed of invoking hindsight to defend the prime minister and of avoiding questions. Reed denied avoiding questions, responding: "You are making up lies about me avoiding your questions."
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