Mandelson's Fall: Diplomat Ousted Over Epstein Ties
Peter Mandelson, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., was dismissed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer after emails revealed his connections with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The revelation came ahead of a visit by President Trump, highlighting Mandelson's controversial history and straining UK-U.S. diplomatic relations.
Peter Mandelson, the British ambassador to the United States, was dismissed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. The decision followed the disclosure of emails revealing Mandelson's deep ties with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mandelson, who once played a pivotal role in the Labour Party's successes during Tony Blair's tenure, faced scrutiny after documents released by U.S. lawmakers showed a close relationship with Epstein. The emails suggested Mandelson advised Epstein during his legal troubles in 2008.
Prime Minister Starmer, facing declining poll numbers, acted decisively in the wake of public and political pressure. Despite Mandelson's contributions to securing a trade deal with the U.S., further revelations about his past associations rendered his position untenable.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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