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Mandelson's Epstein Ties Spark Controversy, Prompt Sacking

11/13/2025

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Peter Mandelson, the UK's former ambassador to Washington, kept contact with Jeffrey Epstein until 2016, according to released emails.
He previously faced scrutiny for supporting Epstein during his legal troubles.
In November 2016, Mandelson discussed staying in the United States with Epstein, who referenced the Trump presidency.
After the emails, Labour leader Keir Starmer sacked Mandelson over undisclosed details about his friendship with Epstein, and MPs seek transparency.

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Peter Mandelson, the UK's former ambassador to Washington, kept contact with Jeffrey Epstein until 2016, according to released emails.
He previously faced scrutiny for supporting Epstein during his legal troubles.
In November 2016, Mandelson discussed staying in the United States with Epstein, who referenced the Trump presidency.
After the emails, Labour leader Keir Starmer sacked Mandelson over undisclosed details about his friendship with Epstein, and MPs seek transparency.