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What is the story about?
The latest release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the late sex offender and financier, has sent shockwaves through the UK's political corridors. It includes three million pages of documents, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos, revealing connections between Epstein and several high-profile individuals, including Richard Branson, Bill Gates and Elon Musk.
The scandal has also put former British ambassadorPeter Mandelson in the spotlight, with allegations that he passed on market-sensitive information to
Epstein in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
Mandelson, credited with helping develop the modern version of the Labour Party that propelled Tony Blair to office in 1997, is now facing a criminal investigation as a result of the recent revelation of information connected to Epstein.
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday slammed Mandelson's actions as ‘inexcusable and unpatriotic’ and has provided information to the police investigation, CNN reported.
Despite his well-known acquaintance with
Epstein
, Mandelson was chosen from the private sector by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to serve as Britain's ambassador to Washington, making the controversy even more potent.
Although he was forced to resign from the role after just seven months following the release of earlier Epstein documents, Starmer's decision to appoint Mandelson sparked a crisis for the Labour government.
Who is Peter Mandelson?
Mandelson, 72, is a veteran Labour politician who has spent four decades helping build Britain’s Labour establishment. He served as a minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, but his career was marred by controversy, including two resignations due to his ties to wealthy individuals.
He is often referred to by the melodramatic moniker ‘Prince of Darkness’ for his political style. Mandelson played a pivotal role in transforming the Labour Party into the polished, market-friendly project known as ‘New Labour,’ which secured Tony Blair’s 1997 landslide victory.
His career has been defined by a cycle of high-level influence and sudden disgrace. He served as ‘minister without portfolio’ before being forced to resign in 1998 over an undeclared loan. He, then returned as Trade Secretary and resigned again in 2001 amidst a passport influence scandal. Mandelson then departed his position for Brussels, where he served as the European Union's trade commissioner from 2004 to 2008.
He staged a third political comeback under Gordon Brown during the 2008 financial crisis, serving as business secretary. Following a decade in the private sector, Mandelson was controversially tapped by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to serve as the British Ambassador to the US.
However, Starmer’s decision backfired within months when the US Justice Department released a book containing a handwritten note from Mandelson explicitly describing Epstein as his ‘best pal.’
The scandal has also put former British ambassadorPeter Mandelson in the spotlight, with allegations that he passed on market-sensitive information to
Mandelson, credited with helping develop the modern version of the Labour Party that propelled Tony Blair to office in 1997, is now facing a criminal investigation as a result of the recent revelation of information connected to Epstein.
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday slammed Mandelson's actions as ‘inexcusable and unpatriotic’ and has provided information to the police investigation, CNN reported.
Despite his well-known acquaintance with
Although he was forced to resign from the role after just seven months following the release of earlier Epstein documents, Starmer's decision to appoint Mandelson sparked a crisis for the Labour government.
Who is Peter Mandelson?
Mandelson, 72, is a veteran Labour politician who has spent four decades helping build Britain’s Labour establishment. He served as a minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, but his career was marred by controversy, including two resignations due to his ties to wealthy individuals.
He is often referred to by the melodramatic moniker ‘Prince of Darkness’ for his political style. Mandelson played a pivotal role in transforming the Labour Party into the polished, market-friendly project known as ‘New Labour,’ which secured Tony Blair’s 1997 landslide victory.
His career has been defined by a cycle of high-level influence and sudden disgrace. He served as ‘minister without portfolio’ before being forced to resign in 1998 over an undeclared loan. He, then returned as Trade Secretary and resigned again in 2001 amidst a passport influence scandal. Mandelson then departed his position for Brussels, where he served as the European Union's trade commissioner from 2004 to 2008.
He staged a third political comeback under Gordon Brown during the 2008 financial crisis, serving as business secretary. Following a decade in the private sector, Mandelson was controversially tapped by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to serve as the British Ambassador to the US.
However, Starmer’s decision backfired within months when the US Justice Department released a book containing a handwritten note from Mandelson explicitly describing Epstein as his ‘best pal.’
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