Explosive Mandelson Files Reveal Epstein Link, Sparking No10 Blame Game
Newly released government documents reveal Peter Mandelson's pivotal role in arranging a 2002 meeting between Tony Blair and Jeffrey Epstein, describing Epstein as 'young and vibrant'. The files also detail controversies surrounding Mandelson's later appointment as US Ambassador, including a substantial severance payout, early classified briefings before full vetting, and senior officials' concerns about his post-conviction links to Epstein.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Global • 3 months ago • 1 minute read •
Newly published government files have shed light on Peter Mandelson's extensive connections to financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, detailing Mandelson's role in facilitating a meeting between Epstein and then-Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair in 2002, and subsequent controversies surrounding Mandelson's brief appointment as US Ambassador under Sir Keir Starmer's government.
A tranche of documents, including an email from Lord Mandelson to Downing Street chief of staff Jonathan Powell on May 7, 2002, revealed Mandelson's efforts to arrange the meeting. In the email, Mandelson described Epstein as
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