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Starmer Fires Ambassador After Epstein Ties Emerge

3/14/2026

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Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, appointed Peter Mandelson as United States ambassador despite warnings about Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Newly released documents show Starmer was warned of reputational risks before the appointment.
Starmer fired Peter Mandelson after further details emerged, admitting the appointment was a mistake.
The documents show Mandelson sought a severance payment of over £500,000 but settled for £75,000, raising questions about vetting.

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Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, appointed Peter Mandelson as United States ambassador despite warnings about Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Newly released documents show Starmer was warned of reputational risks before the appointment.
Starmer fired Peter Mandelson after further details emerged, admitting the appointment was a mistake.
The documents show Mandelson sought a severance payment of over £500,000 but settled for £75,000, raising questions about vetting.