Politics · 6 February 2026
Global Counsel CEO resigns after Epstein document release.
Papers made public last week showed connections between Global Counsel — the lobbying company set up by Benjamin Wegg-Prosser and Lord Peter Mandelson — and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Reports suggest the disclosure of these links directly triggered Wegg-Prosser’s decision to step down. The development unfolds during broader political fallout, with renewed attention on Mandelson’s past association with Epstein and questions surrounding his recent roles in government.
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