Barclays reportedly cuts ties with lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson

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Barclays has severed ties with Global Counsel, a lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, amid mounting scrutiny over its close association with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes as Vodafone is reviewing its contract for public affairs services with Global Counsel following similar pressure.

Mandelson's involvement with Global Counsel has been severely impacted by revelations about his relationship with Epstein, which have sparked a major political scandal in the UK. Mandelson, who was sacked from the Labour party on Sunday, had previously tried to distance himself from the lobbying firm but has since faced intense scrutiny over its dealings with Epstein.

The US Department of Justice's investigation into Global Counsel has also raised concerns about the firm's practices. Newly released emails suggest that Mandelson regularly shared sensitive information about government policy with Epstein, while others indicate that he leaked confidential details on his own business dealings.

As a result, several prominent clients have taken steps to review or terminate their contracts with Global Counsel. Rokos Capital Management, a £16 billion London hedge fund, has terminated talks with Mandelson over an advisory role following the emergence of these allegations.

The move also highlights concerns about the close ties between Global Counsel and high-profile politicians and business leaders. The firm's clients include Palantir, a military and security technology firm with deep connections to the administration of Donald Trump, as well as Glencore, a mining company that has benefited from Global Counsel's strategic advice.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologized for appointing Mandelson as ambassador to the US despite being misled about his ties to Epstein. The crisis surrounding Mandelson's involvement with Global Counsel is likely to have far-reaching implications for the UK government and its relationships with influential lobbying firms.
 
I'm kinda shocked that these big companies are finally taking a stand against Global Counsel, especially after all those years of doing business together 🤔💼. It's like they're trying to distance themselves from Mandelson's baggage, which is understandable, considering his history with Epstein 😕. I mean, who wants to be associated with someone who had such close ties with a convicted sex offender? It's not just about Mandelson, though - it's also about the firm's practices and how they're connected to high-profile politicians and business leaders 🤝.

I'm curious to see what happens next, though. Will other firms follow suit, or will Global Counsel manage to clean up its act? And what does this mean for the UK government and their relationships with lobbying firms in general? It's definitely going to be an interesting few months to watch 👀💬
 
I'm not surprised to see Barclays cutting ties with Global Counsel, tbh 😐. I mean, they should've done it sooner when all these allegations were coming out. It's a bit late now, but at least they're making a move 👍. But seriously, this is a huge scandal and I'm worried about the implications for the UK government's relationships with lobbying firms 🤔. I'm not going to jump to conclusions just yet, but it's definitely a concern that needs to be looked into 🚨.
 
omg u guyz!!1! Barclays making huge move by kickin off their deal w/ Global Counsel lol they cant let this scandal ruin there rep 😂. I mean its all about those connections right? 🤝 like who gets to be friends w/ Epstein? 🚫 Mandelson shoulda kept his nose clean lol how did he not see it comin?! 🙄 UK govt in a tight spot now too 🤯 cant wait 2 c how this all plays out 💥
 
OMG, this is getting serious! 🤯 Barclays has finally severed ties with Global Counsel, a lobby firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson. It's about time! 😅 The scandal surrounding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is just too much to handle. I mean, who knew that having dinner with someone could lead to such disaster? 🍴😳

Mandelson's involvement with Global Counsel has been a major problem from the start, and it's no surprise that several clients are reviewing or terminating their contracts with them. Rokos Capital Management just dropped talks with him over an advisory role - talk about a reputation risk! 💸

The US Department of Justice's investigation is also looking into Global Counsel's practices, which raises more questions about their ethics. I hope they're transparent about what really went down and how it affects their clients.

This whole scandal has got me thinking... what other secrets are being kept from us? 🤔 Are there more high-profile politicians or business leaders involved in shady dealings with Global Counsel? The investigation must continue! 🔍
 
I'm shocked by this news, what a mess, right? Barclays cutting ties with Global Counsel is just the beginning, I think there's more to come 🤯. Mandelson's been trying to distance himself from Epstein all along, but it's too little, too late. The US DoJ investigation is just the tip of the iceberg, and now UK politicians are paying the price for their friends' mistakes.

I'm thinking about the bigger picture here - what other influential people have ties to Global Counsel? Are they going to follow Mandelson out the door or keep on working with them? 🤔 This whole thing reeks of cronyism and lack of accountability. And let's not forget the clients who are still working with Global Counsel, like Palantir and Glencore - aren't they worried about being tainted by this scandal?

The fact that Rokos Capital Management terminated talks over an advisory role is just the beginning... I think we're going to see a lot more of these kinds of moves in the coming weeks and months. It's time for some real accountability in government 🚫.
 
🤐 can't believe Peter Mandelson thought he could just distance himself from Epstein's sketchy dealings and suddenly be all clear... now his whole rep is in tatters 🚮
 
man I'm so glad Barclays is finally severing ties with Global Counsel, it's about time those connections got a lot of scrutiny coming their way 🙏💯 the whole thing around Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein is just straight up gross, I mean who needs that kind of baggage in their lobby firm? Vodafone reviewing their contract is on point too, can't have a reputation like that attached to you! It's also crazy how much influence these lobbying firms have over governments and business leaders...some people gotta step back and let the light shine through 💡
 
I'm shocked by all this drama 🤯. I mean, who knew that having a personal connection with someone linked to Epstein would blow up your entire career? It just goes to show how much influence money and power can have. These politicians and business leaders need to be held accountable for their actions. The fact that they were so close to him and didn't know about his dark past is just disturbing. And what's with the revolving door between politics and lobbying firms? It just creates this culture of corruption and cronyism 🚫💸
 
🤦‍♂️ just read that Barclays dropped Global Counsel like a hot potato 🍟 and now Vodafone is reviewing their contract too... it's like, what's going on over there? 😅 I mean, who knew Peter Mandelson was friends with Epstein?! 🙈 those emails are pretty wild - sharing sensitive info with someone who got sentenced to prison for child sex crimes? 🚔 yikes! 🤯
 
just thinkin', if big firms like vodafone & barclays are distancing themselves from global counsel, it's gotta be because they don't wanna be associated with this scandal 🤔💸. mandelson's involvement is lookin pretty sketchy right about now, and people r callin him out for it. what's the real motive behind these lobbying firms? are they really just doin their job or is there more to it than that? 💡
 
I'm not surprised to see big brands like Barclays and Vodafone distancing themselves from Global Counsel 🤔. It's like, they can't escape the Epstein mess, right? The emails that just came out are super damning, showing how close Mandelson was to Epstein... it's just gross 💀. And now we're seeing all these clients pulling out because of it 😬.

I think this is a big deal for UK politics too 🇬🇧. Starmer's apology is the bare minimum, but at least he owns up to it 👏. The thing is, what else was Mandelson involved in that we don't know about? 💡 Was he just a pawn in some bigger game, or did he really get himself tangled up with Epstein without realizing what he was getting into 🤯.

Anyway, I hope this clears the air for Global Counsel and its clients... but it's gonna be a long time before trust is fully restored 💔.
 
🤔 I told you so, folks! This whole thing with Barclays and Vodafone cutting ties with Global Counsel just goes to show you how deep-seated corruption can be in our so-called "democracy". I mean, think about it - a lobbying firm that's got connections to a child sex offender? And now the PM is apologizing for not doing enough to investigate? It's like they're trying to cover something up! 🚫 What if Mandelson didn't act alone? What other shady deals might be lurking in the shadows, waiting to come to light? 💡 The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that there's a massive conspiracy at play here. We just need to keep digging and see where the truth takes us... 🔍
 
🤔 so it's about time these big firms started taking responsibility for their connections, you know? I mean, it's not like they're hiding from anything, but it's just bad PR at this point. Global Counsel thought they could get away with cozying up to all the right people and then suddenly Mandelson is all "I'm not that guy" . Newsflash: when you're friends with a pedophile, everyone knows your name. And yeah, the government got duped too, but at least they're owning up to it now. I wonder what other skeletons are gonna come out of these firms... 🤑
 
this all seems really messed up tbh, mandelson trying to distance himself from epstein but still sharing sensitive info and leaking confidentals... its not just about him tho, what about these other high-profile clients of global counsel? palantir & glencore are connected to trump's admin & a mining company that benefits from lobbying... this all seems so corrupt 🤕
 
omg u guys can u believe what's going down with mandelson?? i was literally just thinking how much i love peter mandelson as a business guy 🤑, but now he's like totally tainted by epstein?? my fave brand barclays is severing ties with global counsel and it's like no wonder why!!! they gotta keep their rep clean lol who would've thought that having connections to a pedo would be a thing of the matter? 🤦‍♂️ anyway i'm loving how vodafone is reviewing their contract too, maybe they'll find some new lobbying firm that's not sketchy lol 👍
 
I'm shocked, tbh 🤯. Like, I get that Peter Mandelson was trying to distance himself from this scandal, but it seems like he was way too slow on the draw 🕰️. Now, Barclays is cutting ties with Global Counsel and Vodafone is reviewing their contract... it's like, a domino effect, you know? 💥

And can we talk about how Mandelson thought he could just "distance" himself from this scandal? Like, newsflash, Pete - it's not that easy 🙅‍♂️. The fact that the US DoJ is investigating Global Counsel too... ugh, it's all getting a bit too much for me 😩.

And what's with these close ties between politicians and lobbying firms? It's like, shouldn't they be doing better than this? 🤔 I guess you could say it's a classic case of "check your own backyard" before trying to tackle the big issues 🌳.
 
OMG, this scandal is getting out of hand 🤯🚫! I'm like totally shocked that Barclays & Vodafone are severing ties with Global Counsel ASAP 💸👋. The fact that Mandelson was sharing sensitive info with Epstein is just mind-blowing 🤯💥. It's not just about the politics, it's also about the ethics and accountability 🙅‍♂️. Can't we just have some transparency and honesty in our lobbying firms? 💡 I'm keeping an eye on this situation, it's gonna be a wild ride 🎢! #JusticeForEpsteinVictims #LobbyingScandal #GlobalCounsel #Mandelson
 
This whole thing just smells like a massive scandal waiting to happen 🤔. I mean, how could they not know about these allegations? It's like they're trying to rewrite history or something 😳. And now Keir Starmer is apologizing for his own mistake... does that really help anything? 🙄

It's also gotta be said that the whole thing highlights the problem with money in politics 💸. If a billionaire hedge fund manager like Rokos Capital Management can just terminate talks and walk away, it shows just how much power these lobbying firms have over politicians 👊.

And what about all the other clients of Global Counsel? Are they gonna start jumping ship too? 🚣‍♂️ It's only a matter of time before this scandal spills over into the UK parliament itself... that's when things are gonna get really interesting 🔥.
 
🤔 I'm not surprised that Barclays and Vodafone are distancing themselves from Global Counsel, it's been a long time coming. The more I learn about Peter Mandelson's connection to Jeffrey Epstein, the more questions I have 🤷‍♀️. It's like he thought he was above the law or something. And what's with all these secret emails? Doesn't anyone in this firm take responsibility for their actions? 😒

It also raises some concerns about how much influence Global Counsel has over politicians and business leaders. Are they really just doing it for the money, or is there more to it? 🤑 The fact that Mandelson was sacking from the Labour party and still had connections with this firm is pretty suspicious.

I'm not saying I trust the government's investigations just yet, but at least they're looking into this. Maybe this scandal will lead to some real change in how lobbying firms operate 👊.
 
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