politics
February 3, 2026
British lord resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links
Former British ambassador to the US Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party to avoid “further embarrassment”
TL;DR
- Lord Peter Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party.
- New US documents linked Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The documents contained bank statements showing payments from Epstein to Mandelson between 2003 and 2004.
- Emails and photographs involving Mandelson were also released.
- Mandelson denied wrongdoing and stated he does not recall receiving payments.
- He cited a desire to avoid further embarrassment to the Labour Party as the reason for his resignation.
- Mandelson reiterated an apology to Epstein's victims.
- Mandelson was previously removed as British ambassador to the US due to his relationship with Epstein.
- Conservative Party criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not expelling Mandelson sooner.
- Liberal Democrat and Labour figures called for Mandelson and others with knowledge of Epstein's activities to cooperate with US authorities.
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