Starmer Apologizes for Ex-Ambassador Mandelson’s Epstein Ties

Nytimes reports Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and vowed to hold his former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, accountable after newly released documents detailed their friendship. He accused Mr. Mandelson of “deceit,” saying “he’s betrayed our country,” and expressed sorrow for having believed Mr.

Epstein’s lies. Mr. Starmer acknowledged in Parliament that he had been aware of a relationship between Mr. Epstein and Mr. Mandelson when appointing him, but said Mr. Mandelson had lied about the extent of the friendship. The explanation placed the prime minister under intense criticism from lawmakers, with several members of his own party saying he should consider whether to step down.

Files released by the U.S. Justice Department showed Mr. Mandelson had leaked sensitive documents to Mr. Epstein, appeared to accept money and engaged in crude exchanges. Mr.

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