The Ties That Bound the UK’s ‘Prince of Darkness’ Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein

New York Times - WorldEN 8 min read 100% complete by Michael D. Shear and Jane BradleyFebruary 10, 2026 at 07:33 PM

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Newly released files reveal a deeper friendship than previously known between British politician Peter Mandelson and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files include emails from 2009 showing Mandelson requesting to stay at Epstein's Manhattan mansion while serving as Britain's Secretary of State for Business. Epstein also offered to arrange meetings between Mandelson and JPMorgan executives. This revelation has ignited a political scandal in Britain, leading to resignations and calls for transparency regarding Prime Minister Keir Starmer's knowledge of Mandelson's ties to Epstein when he was appointed ambassador to the United States. The British government alleges Mandelson lied about the extent of his relationship with Epstein during the vetting process for the ambassador role.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Florida 30% United States ×240% Jamie Dimon 50% JPMorgan 50% Jes Staley 60% United Kingdom 70% Keir Starmer ×370% Jeffrey Epstein ×995% Peter Mandelson ×1195%

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jeffrey epstein 80% peter mandelson 70% uk politics scandal 60% epstein files 50% sex trafficking charges 40% prime minister keir starmer 40% labour government 40%