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Hundreds of Mandelson-Epstein Pages Released, Police Seek Redactions

6/1/2026

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Hundreds of undisclosed pages showing former ambassador Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein were released on Monday.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government published 1,000 pages of documents on Mandelson, dismissed in September 2025 and under police investigation.
Police have asked that portions be withheld because they relate to a criminal probe into misconduct in public office.
Health Secretary James Murray called the disclosure unprecedented transparency and said appointing Mandelson was wrong.

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Hundreds of undisclosed pages showing former ambassador Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein were released on Monday.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government published 1,000 pages of documents on Mandelson, dismissed in September 2025 and under police investigation.
Police have asked that portions be withheld because they relate to a criminal probe into misconduct in public office.
Health Secretary James Murray called the disclosure unprecedented transparency and said appointing Mandelson was wrong.