US EditionEpstein Affair: The Downfall of Peter Mandelson, the Evil Genius of the British Labour Party
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der Standard DEThe Ties That Bound a Fixture of British Politics to Jeffrey Epstein
For years Peter Mandelson, a senior British politician, concealed the depth of his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, until new files were released
Following the resignation of two close collaborators, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is increasingly under pressure. At the same time, however, several cabinet members stood behind the head of government. The crisis had been triggered by former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, who is suspected of having passed on confidential information to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Epstein affair knows its most devastating effects in our British neighbours. The Prime Minister is suspended. Great story. In the Old Testament, the book of Daniel tells the story of Belschatsar king of Babylon who, one day, gives a great feast during which he profane the sacred vessels stolen from the sanctuary of Jerusalem. "Suddenly, fingers of human hands appeared which began to write behind the lamppost on the plaster of the wall of the…
Epstein affair: The downfall of Peter Mandelson, the evil genius of the British Labour Party
As the architect of New Labour, Mandelson was the driving force behind the British left's past triumphs. In a career spanning 40 years, the indestructible strategist had survived every scandal. Now, he faces public disgrace for his close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that threatens to bring down Prime Minister Keir Starmer with him.
The Epstein scandal shakes British politics. After two resignations in his environment, Prime Minister Starmer is under massive pressure. But in the political crisis, he suddenly shows a different side of himself. By Franziska Hopfen.
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