How the Epstein scandal has shaken the British government to its core

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Oliver Holmes and Chris Michael in LondonFebruary 5, 2026 at 08:33 PM

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The Epstein scandal has had a significant impact on the British government, with allegations of wrongdoing by Peter Mandelson, a former Labour Party politician and ambassador to the US. In 2009, while serving as business minister, Mandelson is accused of leaking sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein, including government emails and market-sensitive data. This allegedly included alerting Epstein that the UK government would soon act to prop up the euro. Additionally, Mandelson and his husband received payments totaling at least $75,000 from Epstein. The police in London have launched a criminal investigation into these allegations. As a result of the scandal, Mandelson has quit the Labour Party, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces serious questions about his handling of the situation.

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