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Proceeding contribution from Samantha Niblett (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. It occurred during Opposition day on Lord Mandelson.

Lord Mandelson

I am a from the 2024 intake, and I am very grateful that I have never had to meet the cretin that is Peter Mandelson. I want to be clear that, party politics aside—or not, actually—I did not join the Labour party because I hold anyone who has led or influenced the party in high esteem. I joined the Labour party for two very important reasons: the welfare state, which is one of the most important things that this country has ever done, and the national health service.

It is dangerous when we hold someone in such high esteem, and when we give so much power to so few people, that things like this are allowed to happen. Let me be very clear: my faith in the Labour party to deliver for the people of this country continues. As for my faith in people like Peter Mandelson, I am very grateful that he is no longer a member of this party.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
780 c344 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Disclosure of information Criminal investigation Diplomatic service Correspondence Conflict of interests Intelligence and Security Committee Misconduct Prime Minister Public appointments Parliamentary scrutiny Offences against children Mandelson, Lord Vetting USA Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Global Counsel Epstein, Jeffrey
Link
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