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Mandelson Ousted as U.S. Ambassador Over Epstein Emails

11/4/2025

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Peter Mandelson was sacked as U.S. ambassador after emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.
This marked Mandelson's departure from his prior voluntary exits from government roles.
During a Foreign Affairs Select Committee hearing, civil servants Chris Wormald and civil servant Oliver Robbins were questioned on Mandelson's vetting.
They confirmed Mandelson was not interviewed for the role.
They did not disclose Mandelson's relationship with Epstein, and Robbins was evasive about severance.

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Story summary

Peter Mandelson was sacked as U.S. ambassador after emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.
This marked Mandelson's departure from his prior voluntary exits from government roles.
During a Foreign Affairs Select Committee hearing, civil servants Chris Wormald and civil servant Oliver Robbins were questioned on Mandelson's vetting.
They confirmed Mandelson was not interviewed for the role.
They did not disclose Mandelson's relationship with Epstein, and Robbins was evasive about severance.