Mandelson’s downfall is one of fastest ever seen in British public life
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Peter Mandelson's career as the UK's ambassador to the US abruptly ended following the release of emails detailing his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The emails, released in September 2025, revealed messages from 2003 and 2008 where Mandelson called Epstein his "best pal" and offered to "fight for early release" when Epstein faced soliciting sex charges. Despite initial support from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Mandelson was dismissed from his position a day later. The Foreign Office stated the messages revealed a deeper relationship with Epstein than previously known. Prior reports in June 2023 had already indicated Mandelson stayed at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse in 2009 while Epstein was jailed.
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