News · 19 April 2026
Mandelson firm took millions from military-tied company
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Peter Mandelson's overseas business links caused the UK Security Vetting agency to recommend against him becoming ambassador to America. His firm, Global Counsel, had WuXi AppTec, a company connected to China's army, as its main client, leaked documents showed. This company paid Global Counsel £2.24 million last year, with the Pentagon stating it helps the Chinese military.
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