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Mandelson’s Plea to Blair for a Fresh Chance

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 21 – Lord Mandelson sought help from Lord Birt to regain senior roles after two resignations; he was later appointed European Commissioner and is now UK Ambassador to the US.

Newly-released files show ex-BBC boss Lord Birt urged the PM to given fallen minister a return to government.

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Peter Mandelson enlisted help to return to Tony Blair’s government

Peter Mandelson was forced to resign from government twice over separate controversies

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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