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US lawmakers have called on Lord Peter Mandelson to cooperate with a Congressional inquiry into the activities of Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier accused of exploiting minors. In a formal letter addressed to Mandelson, Democratic representatives on the House Oversight Committee highlighted his “extensive social and business ties” to Epstein during his tenure as the UK’s ambassador to the United States.
The letter, signed by Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam, asserts that Lord Mandelson possesses “critical information” relevant to the committee’s investigation into Epstein’s illicit sex-trafficking network. They requested that Mandelson make himself available for a recorded interview to assist in revealing the full scope of Epstein’s criminal operations, including identifying his co-conspirators and enablers. The lawmakers seek a response from Mandelson by 27 February.
Lord Mandelson has previously expressed remorse for his association with Epstein and issued an apology “to the women and the girls who suffered.” Although the committee lacks the authority to compel his testimony, the request fortifies the ongoing probe by US politicians, who continue to uncover new connections linked to Epstein. The BBC has reached out to Lord Mandelson for comment, but he has yet to respond publicly.
Regarding his career timeline, Lord Mandelson was appointed British ambassador to the US in February 2025 but was removed from the position in September following revelations about the extent of his relationship with Epstein. The controversy intensified after the US Department of Justice released documents, including emails between Mandelson and Epstein. Among these, messages from 2008 suggest Mandelson discussed plans for a one-off tax on bankers’ bonuses and warned Epstein in advance about a significant EU bailout aimed at stabilising the Euro. While Mandelson maintains he acted lawfully and without financial incentive, the investigation continues to probe all facets of his involvement
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