US EditionMandelson, UK ambassador to US, deeply regrets association with Epstein
Peter Mandelson expressed deep regret for maintaining ties with Epstein and acknowledged being misled by him, amid renewed scrutiny involving other high-profile figures.
- Peter Mandelson, UK ambassador to the U.S., expressed deep regret for his longstanding association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a September 2025 interview.
- Mandelson said he was misled by Epstein's lies and accepted assurances about his indictment, regretting that he continued the friendship far longer than he should have.
- The ambassador's published 10-page birthday letter to Epstein, calling him 'my best pal' and featuring photos, sparked calls for his resignation amid renewed scrutiny of their ties.
- Mandelson described Epstein as a 'charismatic, criminal liar' and expressed sympathy for Epstein's victims while acknowledging forthcoming embarrassing correspondence.
- Despite criticism and calls for resignation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government continues to support Mandelson, who remains key to UK-US trade relations following his 2024 appointment.
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UK ambassador to US says his Epstein relationship went on ‘far longer’ than it should have
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