British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Yash Raj Films, in Mumbai, India, October 8, 2025. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS
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UK PM Starmer Apologizes for Appointing Mandelson Despite Epstein Ties

  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to Jeffrey Epstein's victims for appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.
  • Starmer stated Mandelson lied about his relationship with Epstein, portraying him as someone he barely knew.
  • Mandelson was fired in September 2024 after emails revealed his continued friendship with Epstein post-2008 conviction.
  • Newly released documents show Mandelson's close ties to Epstein, including sharing sensitive government information and receiving payments.
  • Mandelson, a veteran Labour politician, has a history of resigning from posts due to scandals and is now under investigation for potential misconduct.

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