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Epstein haunts Number 10, creating crisis for UK’s Starmer

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026 at 06:34 AM
Epstein haunts Number 10, creating crisis for UK’s Starmer
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Keir Starmer, the UK's Prime Minister, faces a growing crisis due to the resurfacing of Jeffrey Epstein's connections to British figures. Despite Starmer's lack of direct involvement with Epstein, his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, a veteran Labour politician, as UK ambassador to Washington in 2024 has sparked controversy. Newly released documents revealing the extent of Mandelson's ties to Epstein have fueled criticism within the Labour Party. Starmer has since fired Mandelson and apologized to Epstein's victims, stating that Mandelson misrepresented his relationship with the deceased financier. The situation threatens Starmer's leadership and has plunged his government into turmoil.

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Washington, D.C. ×250% United Kingdom ×260% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (Prince Andrew) 70% Labour Party ×275% Peter Mandelson ×585% Keir Starmer ×690% Jeffrey Epstein ×595%

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jeffrey epstein 100% keir starmer 90% political crisis 80% peter mandelson 70% uk politics 60% sex offender 50% labour party 50% washington role 40%

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