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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.
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks to journalists onboard a plane to Washington DC in 2024. He has promised to press on with a premiership that has been dogged by scandal and policy ​U-turns since he won a large majority at a national election in 2024. Photo: via AP
Britain

UK’s Starmer to ‘get on with governing’, defies calls to quit

At a meeting of his cabinet, there was no official move to trigger a leadership contest even as three junior ministers quit.

Britain

UK’s Starmer under renewed pressure to quit as revolt grows

Britain

Ex-minister tells UK cabinet to boot Starmer or she’ll challenge him herself

Britain

UK PM Starmer won’t ‘walk away’ after local election drubbing

Nigel Farage, whose Reform UK gained more seats, said the results so ‌far ‌represented a ‘truly historic shift in British politics’.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife arrive at a polling station in London on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Britain

UK PM Starmer avoids parliament probe over Epstein associate Peter Mandelson

The scandal over the controversial appointment of Mandelson as envoy to the US has plagued Starmer’s government for months.

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Britain

UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible probe over Mandelson

Starmer’s Labour Party has ‌a large majority in parliament and could vote down the launch of an inquiry.

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Donald Trump

Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties

The monarch’s landmark visit comes as the Iran war, Epstein scandal and other issues test the US-UK alliance.

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Britain’s King Charles and US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle in September last year. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal

Starmer’s remarks in parliament came as he faced fresh calls to step down over his admitted error of judgment in appointing Mandelson.

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Britain

Ex-official says he felt pressure from UK PM’s office to approve Mandelson

The statement by Olly Robbins, the foreign ministry’s ex-top official, comes as the Mandelson row continues to put pressure on Keir ⁠Starmer.

Britain

Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaving 10 Downing Street for a showdown in Parliament. Photo: AP
Britain

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson scandal reignites

Crisis deepens as the UK government admits Starmer’s former ambassador to US was appointed despite failing security vetting.

Britain

Epstein scandal: UK foreign ministry chief out over Mandelson vetting failure

PM Starmer is also facing calls to resign after it was revealed that his US envoy was appointed despite a failed security check.

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Hong Kong

My Take | Mandelson scandal could be the tipping point that costs Starmer his job

Episode has cost China not only a British politician prepared to work for better ties but also potentially a prime minister willing to do business with it.

Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson sits in a vehicle in London on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s ex-prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Epstein

This is thought to be the first photo unearthed of the two men with the late US sex trafficker.

An undated image shows Jeffrey Epstein (centre) sitting with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson. Photo: US Department of Justice via AP
Britain

UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador

Starmer faces fresh questions about his judgment over the appointment despite being warned of Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Britain

UK PM Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson

The concerns were raised in a document sent to Starmer in December 2024 before he appointed Mandelson as US ambassdor.

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Britain

UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny

The decision came after former PM Brown demanded investigations into whether the ex-prince used government jets to meet Epstein.

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Artist Kaya Mar displays a painting of Britain’s former ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, outside Downing Street in central London on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents

Material ‌about the screening of the former ambassador to the US is currently ⁠being ⁠received by the Cabinet Office from across government.

United States

Hillary Clinton grilled on Epstein, demands Trump testify

Former secretary of state denies Epstein ties in an hours-long deposition, as her husband Bill Clinton is set to face questioning.

Britain

UK eyes releasing files on ‘arrogant’ Andrew to clean away Epstein ‘stain’

The ex-prince is accused of sharing sensitive documents with the convicted paedophile during his time as trade envoy.

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Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Photo: AP
Britain

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein leaks

Peter Mandelson is being probed over allegations that he sent sensitive documents to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer. Photo: BBC via Reuters
Crime

UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein party: reports

Emails from the recently unsealed ‘Epstein files’ suggest UK officers were utilised at the sex offender’s New York residence.

Britain

First royal arrest in centuries presents existential crisis for ‘The Firm’

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor forces King Charles to choose the Crown over his own brother.

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Britain

UK’s top civil servant quits as PM Starmer tries to calm Epstein storm

Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald is the third senior aide to depart in recent days.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London. Photo: Reuters
Britain

‘Strong and united’: UK’s Starmer defiant as Epstein fallout dogs leadership

Senior ministers shore up Keir Starmer’s position as indirect fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal threatens the British prime minister.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Britain

Defiant Starmer rejects calls to quit as crisis deepens over Epstein fallout

Despite losing two top aides in 48 hours and a demand to resign from the Scottish Labour leader, Britain’s prime minister vows to fight on for his ‘mandate’.

Jeffrey Epstein

UK king to ‘support’ police assessing Andrew’s Epstein communications

King Charles has ‘profound concern’ as British police assess if his brother passed sensitive reports to Jeffrey Epstein.

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