Documents could reveal what the prime minister knew about the links between the former British envoy to the US and the sex offender
British police have asked the government to refuse to release questions sent by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to the disgraced former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources.
The controversy revolves around Starmer’s decision to appoint Mandelson as ambassador despite knowing about his friendship with Epstein. Reports later surfaced that Mandelson had received $75,000 from the disgraced financier and shared sensitive information. Mandelson insists he does not recall receiving any money, but was fired in September 2025 after the backlash.
As the US Justice Department proceeded to release the Epstein files, Starmer came under fire for the failure to properly vet Mandelson prior to the appointment last year, with reports of a coup brewing inside the Labour Party to oust the prime minister.
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