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Starmer Fires Ambassador Mandelson Over Epstein Ties

3/14/2026

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  • Sir Keir Starmer, the U.K. Prime Minister, dismissed Lord Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador after uncovering Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Emails show Starmer unaware of these connections when appointing Mandelson in 2024.
  • Documents show warnings about Mandelson's Epstein ties, including staying in Epstein's flat while imprisoned.
  • Mandelson received a £75,000 taxpayer-funded payout upon dismissal.
  • Officials raised concerns about the rushed appointment as Mandelson sought over £500,000 in severance.