Peter Mandelson

Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a political crisis threatening the UK government. Here’s what’s happening

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Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a political crisis threatening the UK government. Here’s what’s happening

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (R) talks with then-ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador’s residence on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. Carl Court | Getty Images News | Getty Images The release of further Epstein files last week triggered a series of events that left U.K. … Read more

UK’s Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’

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UK’s Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’

Peter Mandelson Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed regret on Wednesday for appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, saying the Labour veteran had created a “litany of deceit” about his ties to U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer ceded to pressure from the opposition Conservative Party to release … Read more