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Starmer’s officials blocked release of secret Mandelson memo telling Blair to meet Epstein
Officials blocked release of a 2002 memo urging Tony Blair to meet Jeffrey Epstein, citing potential harm to UK interests under an international relations exemption.
- In 2002, Lord Peter Mandelson, serving as the UK Ambassador to the US, recommended in a confidential note to senior officials that then-Prime Minister Tony Blair engage with financier Jeffrey Epstein.
- Mandelson's efforts occurred before allegations of Epstein's sex abuse became public in 2006, and the UK government has withheld details of the attempted meeting, citing potential harm to diplomatic relations.
- Mandelson has apologized for a 2003 birthday message calling Epstein his "best pal," expressed regret for maintaining their association too long, and claimed he never saw evidence of criminal activity.
- The secret memo encouraging Blair to meet Epstein was due to be released by the National Archives in July but was blocked under an international relations exemption reviewed by an independent advisory committee.
- The controversy has led to calls for investigation into Mandelson's dealings with Epstein while Prime Minister Blair's office and current UK leaders have declined full disclosure of documents, with Starmer affirming confidence in Mandelson despite questions about judgment.
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Lord Mandelson recommended Tony Blair to meet Jeffery Epstein
A secret memo suggesting Lord Peter Mandelson urged Sir Tony Blair to meet Jeffrey Epstein while he was Prime Minister has been blocked by officials.Britain's Ambassador to the US is understood to have encouraged Sir Tony to meet Epstein in a 2002 note sent to key aides.It was advice that was passed on to Sir Tony when he was Prime Minister.While documents were due to be made public as part of a standard National Archives being released, it was …
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