UK’s Mandelson to resign from House of Lords over Epstein ties

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen QuillenFebruary 3, 2026 at 06:29 PM

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Peter Mandelson, a former UK ambassador and Labour Party figure, is resigning from the House of Lords amid renewed scrutiny of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The resignation, effective February 5, 2026, follows the release of US government documents revealing emails between Mandelson and Epstein, including potentially market-sensitive information shared during the 2008 financial crisis. These documents also suggest possible financial transactions between Epstein and Mandelson or his partner. British police are assessing the reports to determine if a criminal investigation is warranted. The released material also includes emails suggesting a friendly relationship after Epstein's 2008 conviction and an image of Mandelson with an unidentified woman.

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