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

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 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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Mandelson said he had no recollection of the payments and did not know whether the documents were genuine.

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Mandelson was removed as London’s top representative in Washington last year.

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Peter Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party.

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Mandelson said he believed that reports over the weekend that he had received several payments from Epstein in the early 2000s were false.

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Mandelson resigned to avoid causing further embarrassment to the Labour Party.

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The Guardian 40% United States 40% BBC ×250% Keir Starmer 60% United Kingdom 70% Jeffrey Epstein ×480% Labour Party ×480% Peter Mandelson ×790%

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jeffrey epstein 100% peter mandelson 100% labour party 90% resignation 80% sex offender 70% uk politics 60% keir starmer 50% embarrassment 50% payments 40%