‘Finally got him to go’: how Epstein was given an inside track on UK’s political future

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Kalyeena Makortoff and Graeme WeardenFebruary 3, 2026 at 07:11 PM

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Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files reveal that Peter Mandelson allegedly informed Epstein of Gordon Brown's impending resignation as UK Prime Minister in May 2010, hours before the public announcement. This tip-off provided Epstein with insider knowledge of significant political events that impacted global markets, particularly the value of the British pound. The pound experienced volatility surrounding the election and Brown's resignation, potentially creating opportunities for financial gain. While there is no proof of illicit trading, the revelation has sparked outrage in the UK, with Keir Starmer requesting a police investigation into potential market-sensitive information leaks. The investigation aims to determine if Mandelson's actions violated any laws related to insider trading or misuse of privileged information.

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Bank of International Settlements 30% Westminster 35% Downing Street 40% US Department of Justice 40% Keir Starmer ×250% Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition 60% David Cameron 60% Nick Clegg ×375% UK ×380% Peter Mandelson ×485% Gordon Brown ×390% Jeffrey Epstein ×595%

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jeffrey epstein 100% peter mandelson 80% political future 80% uk politics 70% inside information 70% british pound 60% market sensitive information 60% gordon brown 50% financial markets 50% political instability 40%

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United Kingdom

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