US EditionLord Mandelson Sacked Amid Epstein Ties Following House Oversight Documents
Peter Mandelson was dismissed after emails revealed his ongoing support for convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein during legal troubles, raising political and diplomatic concerns.
- Peter Mandelson was removed as the British ambassador to the United States following revelations of his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex crimes.
- Mandelson referred to Epstein as his 'best pal' and suggested challenging Epstein's conviction, according to emails revealed on September 8, 2025.
- Calls for Mandelson's resignation came from opposition party leaders, including Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey.
- Mandelson expressed regret for his association with Epstein, stating he 'fell for his lies' and feels 'a tremendous sense of regret' for the harm caused to victims.
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UK ambassador to US, Peter Mandelson, fired over Epstein links - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
LONDON — The British government announced Thursday that it had fired its ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, after a flurry of newly published emails and other correspondence painted a vivid portrait of his close ties to financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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