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Gordon Brown Slams Mandelson Amid Epstein Email Scandal

2/10/2026

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Gordon Brown, former U.K. Prime Minister, criticized Peter Mandelson after emails revealed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and accused him of betraying the UK by leaking sensitive government information that could have harmed commerce.
He expressed support for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, saying Starmer is the right person to restore integrity.
Labour officials anticipate Mandelson's communications release, with over 100,000 files expected, fueling turmoil and calls for Starmer's resignation.

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Gordon Brown, former U.K. Prime Minister, criticized Peter Mandelson after emails revealed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and accused him of betraying the UK by leaking sensitive government information that could have harmed commerce.
He expressed support for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, saying Starmer is the right person to restore integrity.
Labour officials anticipate Mandelson's communications release, with over 100,000 files expected, fueling turmoil and calls for Starmer's resignation.