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Questions and concerns are mounting for Sir Keir Starmer who is facing backlash over the ties of US ambassador Lord Mandelson to the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Documents released by US lawmakers revealed a letter where Lord Mandelson referred to Epstein as his “best pal,” further fueling the controversy. Lord Mandelson hinted at more “embarrassing” exchanges coming to light in an interview with Harry Cole Saves the West and confessed to sending supportive messages to Epstein during his 2008 legal troubles.
Despite calls from the Conservatives and some Labour MPs for Lord Mandelson’s dismissal, the prime minister has chosen to stand by the ambassador amid the scandal. Reports from the Sun newspaper claim that Lord Mandelson urged Epstein to “fight for early release” prior to Epstein’s imprisonment in 2008. Lord Mandelson acknowledged the prolonged nature of his association with Epstein, expressing remorse for his unwavering trust in Epstein’s innocence, which turned out to be false.
While facing increasing pressure, Lord Mandelson spent close to an hour with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, with no mention of the controversy surrounding his relationship with Epstein. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch deemed Lord Mandelson’s position as “untenable,” calling for his immediate dismissal in light of the newly uncovered details. The Liberal Democrats have also called for a formal investigation into Lord Mandelson’s disclosure of his connections with Epstein before his appointment as the US ambassador in December.
Several Labour MPs, including Richard Burgon, Nadia Whittome, and Bell Ribeiro-Addy, have publicly called for Lord Mandelson’s resignation, citing concerns over his close ties to Epstein even after his criminal convictions. As the controversy unfolds, questions about Lord Mandelson’s judgement and the government’s awareness of his connections with Epstein prior to his appointment continue to circulate. The situation poses a challenge for the prime minister as preparations are underway for President Trump’s upcoming state visit to the UK
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