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When I met Peter Mandelson

In October 2024, during the Oxford Chancellor election, one of my responsibilities as Deputy Editor of Profiles at Cherwell was to interview Peter (then Lord) Mandelson, who was among the five frontrunners contesting the election.

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I was wrong. Oxford needs a ‘reading’ week.

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Opinion

When I met Peter Mandelson

There really is no smoke without fire

I was wrong. Oxford needs a ‘reading’ week.

The Schwarzman Centre is a commercial venture, not a place of learning

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