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Adam Boulton, journalist and broadcaster, comes on The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show to discuss Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the United States. He and Julia argue over Keir Starmer’s judgment - as Adam argues it was a risk worth taking to get Lord Mandelson into the role. 


He and Julia also discuss: Gordon Brown’s criticism of Peter Mandelson, 


Whether Peter Mandelson is a serial liar, 


And whether he should have taken the job, knowing his past. 


Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. 


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