Politics · 11 March 2026
Starmer received Epstein warning before Mandelson's ambassador appointment
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Revelations from government files show serious reputational concerns about Peter Mandelson's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Keir Starmer was formally warned regarding these connections before Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador in December 2024, a fact he has since admitted knowing. A Cabinet Office due diligence report, citing a JPMorgan report, detailed their relationship, including contact from 2002 and Mandelson staying at Epstein’s home.
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