Bombshell emails unearthed in the Epstein Files have revealed that paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein illegally supplied drugs, including controlled substances, and arranged cosmetic procedures for Peter Mandelson while he was a government minister. These astonishing exchanges took place while Epstein was under house arrest following his conviction for soliciting sex from a 14-year-old girl, and they have sparked a significant political scandal.

The revelations indicate Mandelson explicitly sought drugs from Epstein. In one email from December 2009, Mandelson asked, "One triangle or two??" and later, "How will I get more triangles?!"—referring to Xanax pills, particularly the potent green and triangular dosage. Xanax is a controlled drug in both the US and UK, illegal to possess without a prescription, and the NHS does not prescribe it due to high addiction risks. Epstein was known for making his victims dependent on Xanax. Additionally, Mandelson mentioned being low on Niaspan, a prescription-only medication for lowering cholesterol and blood fat levels, and asked Epstein for more during his 2010 New York visit. Epstein, who was described as evangelical about Niaspan, confirmed he could secure it for Mandelson.

Beyond illegal drug supply, Epstein also arranged for Mandelson to receive cosmetic Botox injections. This occurred during Mandelson's official, taxpayer-funded trip to New York in March 2010, when he held the positions of Business Secretary and Gordon Brown's de facto Deputy Prime Minister. Despite Epstein being under house arrest, Mandelson visited him twice. Emails detail discussions about arranging "injections" and "face and neck" treatments, with Epstein advising "Botox first step." While it remains unclear if the Botox procedure proceeded, an invoice for 'Lipokit,' a cosmetic fat transfer injection, was dated the same day Mandelson visited Epstein.

The documents further reveal Mandelson frequently sought medical advice from Epstein. He discussed his medications, including the antidepressant Dosulepin—which NHS guidance advises against prescribing due to toxicity and cardiac risks—and asked Epstein for advice on adjusting medication schedules when crossing time zones. This demonstrates a deep level of trust placed in the convicted sex offender.

These discoveries have intensified political scrutiny. Sir Keir Starmer faced pressure over his decision to appoint Mandelson as US ambassador, despite prior warnings about Mandelson's "particularly close" friendship with Epstein years after his sex offense convictions in 2008. The Foreign Office has been accused of a "whitewash" for allegedly ignoring an earlier Mail on Sunday warning about Mandelson's meetings with Epstein during his house arrest. Downing Street's vetting of Mandelson before his ambassadorial appointment was described as "weirdly rushed." Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp called the revelations "jaw-dropping" and urged immediate police investigation, citing the perceived dependency of Mandelson on Epstein. Mandelson's relationship with Epstein ultimately led to his dismissal from his role as UK Ambassador to the United States in late 2025 and an ongoing criminal investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office in 2026, which he is understood to deny.

Further details from the Epstein Files include an account from a former employee, Christine Kenneally, who stated she was told to massage Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson during a 1999 trip to Martha's Vineyard. She described them as "perfect gentlemen" and confirmed nothing inappropriate occurred, noting she received a bonus for massaging "important people." A leaked email from 2011 also showed Andrew and his business associate Jonathan Rowland joking about "getting a massage."

While Mandelson's lawyers declined to comment on the recent investigation, the Labour peer has previously expressed profound regret over his ties with Epstein, labeling their friendship a "most terrible mistake" and "misplaced loyalty." The new documents provide undeniable proof of his visits to Epstein in New York, and his request for Epstein's personal driver to avoid official monitoring, underscoring the secretive nature of their continued association during a sensitive period.