00:26While the documents point to public reports
00:29of an ongoing relationship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein,
00:33the advice did not expose the depth and extent of their relationship,
00:37which only became apparent after the release of further files
00:40by Bloomberg and then the United States Department for Justice.
00:44Peter Mandelson should never have been afforded
00:46the privilege of representing this country.
00:49And I reiterate for the House
00:51that the Prime Minister deeply regrets taking him at his word.
00:55It was a mistake to do so.
01:03I'll see you next time.
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