LONDON: Newly released UK government files have revealed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about potential reputational risks related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the United States. The concerns stemmed from Mandelson’s past associations with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read More: As European heads roll […]
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Starmer rejects calls to resign amid Epstein linked scandal
LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday insisted he would not resign despite growing pressure over the government’s handling of a scandal linked to Jeffrey Epstein, after a senior ally publicly called on him to step down. Speaking to Labour MPs at a closed-door meeting, Starmer said he would not “walk away” from his […]
Starmer fights for survival after Epstein fallout
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a severe political crisis after appointing Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Mandelson had close ties to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The release of millions of Epstein-related documents has intensified scrutiny on Starmer’s judgment and leadership. The controversy erupted when emails revealed Mandelson passed sensitive government information […]
Peter Mandelson quits Labour Party amid renewed Epstein links
Former British government minister Peter Mandelson has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party following fresh media reports linking him to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to reports on Sunday. Read More: UK Labour party meets after bumpy return to power Mandelson, a senior Labour figure who played a key role in the party’s rise […]