Vanessa Holburn
Author and historian specializing in the Profumo affair, offering expert commentary on historical political scandals and their parallels with contemporary events.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 18min
Mandelson – the biggest political scandal since Profumo?
Vanessa Holburn, author and historian of the Profumo affair, offers concise historical perspective. She traces parallels between the 1960s scandal and recent Mandelson–Epstein controversy. Short scenes cover Britain’s social norms then, John Profumo’s rise, Christine Keeler’s role, Stephen Ward’s circle, and how the affair came to public light.
