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Peter Mandelson

Peter Mandelson
The latest news and top stories on Peter Mandelson. He is a former British Labour Party politician who recently served as British Ambassador to the United States from February to September 2025, a role from which he was dismissed due to renewed scrutiny over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Previously, he was a Cabinet minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, holding portfolios including Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Business Secretary and First Secretary of State.
10 Downing Street in London. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Epstein haunts Number 10, creating crisis for UK’s Starmer

Prime minister’s job is under threat over his 2024 decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Britain

Starmer apologises for Mandelson’s Epstein ties amid growing scandal

Britain

Epstein files scandal triggers UK criminal probe as Mandelson quits parliament

Britain

UK’s former US ambassador faces scrutiny over Epstein ties, leaked briefing

UK police review reports of alleged misconduct by Peter Mandelson after the latest Epstein files release by the US Justice Department.

Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the US. Photo: BBC via Reuters
Jeffrey Epstein

Former UK ambassador quits Labour Party after latest Epstein files revelations

Peter Mandelson is facing questions over several payments allegedly received from Jeffrey Epstein in the early 2000s.

Sexual harassment and assault

New Epstein photos show ex-prince Andrew on all fours over woman on the floor

The British royal also discussed potentially meeting a ‘beautiful’ Russian woman in her 20s in emails with the late sex offender.

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Jeffrey Epstein

Former UK ambassador apologises to Epstein victims - but not for ties

Peter Mandelson speaks about losing his job over his relationship with the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Peter Mandelson. Photo: BBC via Reuters
Ukraine war

Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine, Gaza and new UK ambassador in call

Leaders spoke about issues of mutual interest in the pre-Christmas phone call, according to Downing Street.

Britain

Palace and UK government under pressure to strip Prince Andrew of titles and home

Buckingham Palace is bracing for more embarrassing revelations about disgraced Prince Andrew, who still technically holds the title of duke.

TikTok

Just Saying | Here’s proof that the world has gone mad

In a world that feels increasingly like the twilight zone, where not much makes sense anymore but everyone carries on with business as usual, here are some prime examples of madness.

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Palestinians struggle to get donated food in the Gaza Strip’s Khan Younis. Photo: AP
My Take

My Take | More pomp and pageantry than politics as Britain plays its ‘Trump card’

For Keir Starmer, the US president’s state visit was a chance for some positive headlines. And it may have done just that – at least for now.

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer appear full of cheer after signing a tech pact at Chequers, the British prime minister’s country estate, on September 18. Photo: EPA
Donald Trump

Trump claims he ‘does not know’ sacked British envoy to US Peter Mandelson

When asked about Mandelson, who was fired over links to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump told a UK press conference: ‘I don’t know him actually’.

Donald Trump

Trump, UK’s Starmer sign tech deal to seal ‘unbreakable bond’

Britain’s work in wooing the unpredictable Trump on his second state visit seemed to have paid off.

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Donald Trump

Trump gets royal welcome in UK amid pomp and Epstein protests

King Charles is hosting the US president and first lady at Windsor Castle, as they make a historic second visit.

US President Donald Trump (left) and Brittain King Charles interact at the state banquet at Windsor Castle, Berkshire on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK PM Starmer defends self over Epstein links of ex-diplomat Mandelson

Starmer said he would not have appointed Mandelson as US envoy had he known the extent of the envoy’s relationship with the sex offender.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: PA Wire/dpa
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