Overview

• Documents published by the US House Oversight Committee included Epstein’s 2003 birthday book with a handwritten entry from Peter Mandelson calling Epstein his “best pal,” alongside photos.
• Mandelson said he deeply regrets maintaining the association for far longer than he should have and described Epstein as a deceptive figure, while insisting he never witnessed criminal behavior.
• He called the birthday message “very embarrassing” and said further emails and letters between him and Epstein are likely to surface.
• Keir Starmer told Parliament he has confidence in the ambassador and said the appointment followed full vetting and due process.
• Press reports say Epstein advised on JP Morgan’s 2010 purchase of Sempra Commodities from RBS during Mandelson’s time as business secretary, prompting calls for investigation and demands for his removal.