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Hello, I'm Hugo Rifkin, and now we're going to be unpacking the politics of the day, and you know what, there is a bit. From Peter Mandelson, being removed as ambassador to the United States, to also asking if any country is safe from political violence, and we'll also try to get the grips on hugging etiquette, which could be useful if it all gets a bit too upsetting. So with me now, air kisses and hugs all round. It is Matthew Paris. Hello, Matthew. Hello. Consider yourself kissed. Thanks very much. And Manvina. Hello, Manveen. Well, it's a win on all fronts. Look, there's so much to talk about. Let's begin, of course, with the big news. I was going to say of the day, but frankly, of the last 25 minutes or so. Peter Mandelson has been sacked as ambassador to the United States.

The MP Neil O'Brien was granted an urgent question in part. day, but frankly of the last 25 minutes or so, Peter Mandelson has been sacked as ambassador to the

United States. The MP Neil O'Brien was granted an urgent question in Parliament on Peter

Mandelson this morning. In light of additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelson,

the Prime Minister has asked the Foreign Secretary to withdraw him as ambassador to the United States.

The emails show, Mr. Speaker, that the depth and extent of Lord Madison's relationship

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