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I am not a lawyer but, for a start, I think it highly unlikely that Mandelson's £40,000 (alleged by the BBC) payoff will be the end of it. After all he has received cash from Epstein for the sale to Epstein of Cabinet Office information. And I guess that the Cabinet Office would fancy its chances at having some of that back plus interest. Written by Simon Cawkwell, February 2026

It is seriously suggested this morning that Angela Rayner could be the next prime minister. This is not Comedy Half Hour, it's comedy for ever. Written by Simon Cawkwell, February 2026

I paid 10.8p this morning for GCM. I have followed this stock for 25 years when it was originally Asia Energy managed by David Lenigas who had inveigled Cazenove to back him. GCM was then after a major coal mine at Phulbari but his the refusal of the locals, some 70,000, to move. Thus nothing happened. However, the next problem was Sheika Hasina of the Awami League who also stopped Phulbari from being developed – presumably until she had ripped off Bangladesh for billions. Ho

Despite all the sanctimonious whingeing there is STILL no evidence of criminality on the part of AM-W. Written by Simon Cawkwell, February 2026

Intuitive Investments (IIG) stands at 132p and, I am told, might go much higher - perhaps tenfold. Sir Nigel Rudd is chairman and he is no slouch at getting things done. The business is investments selected by the board. It is too early to say how their portfolio will emerge but I understand that it will include managing lotteries in China. The current capitalisation is of the order of £325m which, should the plans be turned into actuality, could be ludicrously low. Written b

When I declared that Mandelson had no reason to go to face a grilling by Congressmen I did not know that he had been selling confidential cabinet papers to Epstein. From here it looks certain that he can be jailed for this conduct. As Kwasi Kwarteng observed this morning Mandelson must be insane. Written by Simon Cawkwell, February 2026

I do not wish to be thought a perpetual defence entrant but as with AM-W Lord Mandelson is completely innocent. There is no evidence of improper conduct on his part. If Epstein elected to send him $75,000 why not? Bully for Mandelson. If he is prepared to stand around in his underpants why not? Written by Simon Cawkwell, February 2026