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Trevor Phillips Declares Mandelson's Career Over Amid Epstein Files

2/2/2026

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Sir Trevor Phillips has declared that Lord Peter Mandelson's political career is over after the January 30 release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein.
The files include extensive materials, including a photo of Mandelson in his underwear.
Mandelson denies wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
Phillips called Mandelson naïve and foolish and suggested greed and duplicity.
This development increases pressure on Mandelson amid ongoing inquiries into his past associations.

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Sir Trevor Phillips has declared that Lord Peter Mandelson's political career is over after the January 30 release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein.
The files include extensive materials, including a photo of Mandelson in his underwear.
Mandelson denies wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
Phillips called Mandelson naïve and foolish and suggested greed and duplicity.
This development increases pressure on Mandelson amid ongoing inquiries into his past associations.