Head of lobbying firm founded by Mandelson steps down after Epstein backlash

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The chief executive of Global Council, the advisory business co-founded by Lord Peter Mandelson, is set to resign following revelations of the company’s ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Benjamin Weg-Prosser, who founded the business with Mandelson, is expected to step down on Friday, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.

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