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Mandelson Quits Labour Amid New Epstein Revelations, Citing 'Embarrassment'

  • Former UK minister Peter Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party following new media reports linking him to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Mandelson stated he did not want to cause "further embarrassment" to Labour, as allegations of financial payments from Epstein resurfaced.
  • He was previously fired as Britain's ambassador to the U.S. last year due to earlier revelations about his Epstein connections.
  • Mandelson denies allegations of financial payments from Epstein, vowing to investigate them.
  • His resignation comes as Labour leader Keir Starmer called for Prince Andrew to testify regarding his Epstein links.

Why It Matters: Peter Mandelson resigned from Labour to avoid embarrassing the party over renewed Jeffrey Epstein ties.

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