US EditionKeir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson as US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein revelations
- On Wednesday 10 September, Sir Keir Starmer dismissed Lord Mandelson from his role as the UK’s envoy to Washington following new disclosures about his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
- The decision came after U.S. lawmakers released a 'birthday book' compiled in 2003 showing Mandelson called Epstein his 'best pal' and emails revealed Mandelson offered Epstein support in 2008.
- Mandelson described his messages as 'very embarrassing' and expressed regret for maintaining the association with Epstein despite denying knowledge of wrongdoing or being named in Epstein files.
- Starmer confirmed that proper procedures were observed in Mandelson’s appointment, but noted that the emails reveal their relationship was significantly different from what was originally understood.
- The Prime Minister instructed the Foreign Secretary to withdraw Mandelson as ambassador, and Starmer affirmed his confidence in due process despite the fresh revelations about Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein.
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U.K. fires ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson after publication of supportive emails to Jeffrey Epstein
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'More is coming out on the Epstein files': Massie curtly responds to Trump's 'hoax' claim
Rep. Thomas Massie (R‑Ky.) strongly challenged on Thursday President Donald Trump’s claim that the renewed attention on convicted sex Jeffrey Epstein is a political “hoax,” pointing instead to a diplomatic upheaval in the United Kingdom as proof that there’s more to emerge.Earlier Thursday, the British government dismissed Peter Mandelson as its ambassador to the United States after newly revealed emails and letters showed a deeper and more supp…
The dismissal of Britain's ambassador to Washington over his ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein makes for a chilly start to Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to the UK.
Epstein scandal explodes: UK fires Mandelson as US Ambassador after “best pal” letter surfaced
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal keeps growing and evolving with every passing day. After a significant fallout that connected various influential figures to the late convicted sex offender via birthday wishes, the British ambassador to the US has now lost his job. Jeffrey Epstein’s dotted history with the law is vast. As far back as 2004, Palm Beach police were being alerted about young girls going in and out of his Florida home. Not long after, he …
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