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Peter Mandelson is sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US - his former cabinet colleague, Harriet, says it's shameful that he didn't resign. It's all after new revelations over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Ruth isn't impressed either and wonders why Keir Starmer was defending him at PMQs.
Donald Trump arrives in London for his state visit next week.
Given questions about Epstein always raise his hackles – how will the PM tackle his visit now?
Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.
Ruth isn't impressed either and wonders why Keir Starmer was defending him at PMQs.
Donald Trump arrives in London for his state visit next week.
Given questions about Epstein always raise his hackles – how will the PM tackle his visit now?
Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.
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