Peter Mandelson sacked by Keir Starmer over Epstein links

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLord Peter Mandelson has been dismissed from his position as UK ambassador to the US following revelations of his continued ties to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The sacking came after new emails showed a deeper relationship between Lord Mandelson and Epstein, including Mandelson's suggestion that Epstein's initial conviction was wrongful. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer initially expressed confidence in Lord Mandelson but faced significant pressure from within his own party to remove him. Lord Mandelson had previously described Epstein as his "best pal" and expressed "love" in a birthday message, but admitted regretting the long association. The decision prompted questions in the House of Commons regarding what the prime minister knew about Lord Mandelson's links to Epstein at the time of his appointment. In fullPeter Mandelson sacked as US ambassador after fresh revelations over his links to EpsteinThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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