Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 11 min read 100% complete by Caolán MageeApril 2, 2026 at 10:47 AM

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In 2026, newly released documents from the US Department of Justice revealed that in the late 2000s, British politician Lord Peter Mandelson attempted to arrange a visit for Jeffrey Epstein's 15-year-old "goddaughter" to 10 Downing Street and the House of Lords. At the time, Mandelson was serving as business secretary under Prime Minister Gordon Brown, while Epstein was imprisoned for procuring a minor for prostitution. Emails show Epstein contacted Mandelson requesting the visit to make the trip "special" for the girl, who was traveling with her parents. Mandelson initially agreed to help, stating he was "trying his best to accommodate" the request. The emails are part of a larger collection of documents related to Epstein that mention Mandelson.

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Mandelson was serving as business secretary in Gordon Brown's government.

factual — Al Jazeera100% confidence

Epstein was in prison for procuring a minor for prostitution at the time.

factual — Al Jazeera100% confidence

Mandelson responded 'Fine on all' to Epstein's request.

quote — Mandelson (via email)90% confidence

Epstein emailed Mandelson requesting help to make his 'goddaughter's' trip to London special.

quote — Epstein (via email)90% confidence

Peter Mandelson tried to help Jeffrey Epstein arrange a visit for his 'goddaughter' to 10 Downing Street.

factual — Al Jazeera (based on DOJ emails)90% confidence

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Washington, DC 30% Florida 30% United States 30% Buckingham Palace 40% Gordon Brown 40% House of Lords ×250% US Department of Justice ×260% Glenn Dubin ×260% 10 Downing Street ×270% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 70% Jeffrey Epstein ×790% Peter Mandelson ×790%

Keywords

jeffrey epstein 100% peter mandelson 90% sex offender 80% 10 downing street 70% house of lords 60% minor 60% epstein files 50% procuring a minor 50% prince andrew 40% glenn dubin 40%

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10 Downing Street

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