New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersMarch 12, 2026 at 12:14 AM

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned of "reputational risks" associated with appointing Peter Mandelson as US envoy due to his close ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. More than 100 pages of documents covering Mandelson's appointment process were recently released by the British government. The documents show that Mandelson shared secret government trade plans with Epstein, including during the 2008 financial crash. A document from December 2024 stated that Mandelson stayed in Epstein's house while he was in jail in June 2009. The appointment was described as "weirdly rushed" by National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. Despite these concerns, Starmer chose to appoint Mandelson for the role anyway.

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Pam Bondi 30% Jonathan Powell 40% Labour Party 50% United States Department of Justice 50% Conservative Party 60% United States ×260% British Government 70% Keir Starmer ×290% Jeffrey Epstein ×590% Peter Mandelson ×7100%

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peter mandelson 100% jeffrey epstein 90% reputational risks 90% keir starmer 70% appointment 70% leaking government documents 70% us envoy 60% police investigation 50% financial crash 40%

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