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Mandelson Says He 'Deeply Regrets' Epstein Ties as New Files and 2010 Deal Emails Intensify Pressure

Downing Street still backs him despite victims and MPs urging his removal.

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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Britain's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, after announcing a trade deal with the U.K., in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
A person walks past a poster with a photograph of Donald Trump, now serving as the U.S. President, and disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, protesting Trump’s upcoming state visit to the UK, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

Overview

  • U.S. House Oversight released a 238-page 2003 birthday book compiled for Jeffrey Epstein that includes a handwritten note from Peter Mandelson calling Epstein his “best pal” and photos of the pair.
  • In a new interview, Mandelson called the resurfaced messages “very embarrassing,” expressed deep regret for maintaining the association for too long, and said more correspondence between them is likely to emerge, while insisting he saw no wrongdoing.
  • Emails reported by The Telegraph indicate Epstein advised Mandelson and set up meetings with JP Morgan executive Jes Staley ahead of the bank’s 2010 purchase of Sempra Commodities from partly taxpayer-owned RBS.
  • Epstein victim Sarah Ransome and several MPs have called for Mandelson to be removed as UK ambassador and for inquiries into his links and the vetting before his appointment.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office says Mandelson retains the government’s confidence, citing his role in UK–U.S. ties, and has announced no change to his position.