UK’s ex-ambassador Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links, reports say

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by John PowerFebruary 2, 2026 at 02:07 AM

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Former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, resigned from the Labour Party on February 2, 2026, due to renewed scrutiny of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, who was previously removed from his ambassadorial post due to these associations, stated his resignation was to prevent further embarrassment to the governing Labour Party. Reports surfaced alleging Mandelson received payments from Epstein in the early 2000s, which he disputes but intends to investigate. He expressed regret for his association with Epstein and apologized to the victims. Mandelson emphasized his dedication to the Labour Party's values and believes his departure is in its best interest.

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