What the Epstein files say about former UK ambassador to US Lord Peter Mandelson
Key takeaways
- This photograph taken in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, outside Paris on February 9, 2026 shows undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- (NewsNation) — Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party in the U.K., Sir Keir Starmer, has resigned this week due in part to his appointment of Jeffrey Epstein associate, Lord Peter Mandelson, former U.K.
- Starmer never met Epstein, although many government officials questioned his judgment for appointing a known friend of Epstein s.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
This photograph taken in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, outside Paris on February 9, 2026 shows undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files. US authorities on January 30, 2026, released the latest cache of files related to the investigation into the late conviceted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained references to numerous high-profile figures. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP via Getty Images) Editor s Note: This story contains discussions of child abuse that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. If you suspect a child is being abused, find out how to report it in your state here. To connect with a counselor, you can call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4253.
(NewsNation) — Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party in the U.K., Sir Keir Starmer, has resigned this week due in part to his appointment of Jeffrey Epstein associate, Lord Peter Mandelson, former U.K. ambassador to the United States.
Starmer never met Epstein, although many government officials questioned his judgment for appointing a known friend of Epstein s.