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Peter Mandelson

Trump backs Starmer, calls Epstein-linked envoy a ‘bad pick’

Donald Trump has publicly agreed with Keir Starmer over a controversial diplomatic appointment, saying the choice of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington was “a really bad pick.”

21 Apr 2026-09:35
Starmer faces parliament amid Mandelson vetting scandal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to face parliament on Monday as political pressure intensifies over the appointment of veteran Labour figure Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, despite his failure to pass a security vetting process.

20 Apr 2026-15:36
Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

23 Feb 2026-22:11
Starmer may resign next week — Bloomberg

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may be forced to resign within a week.

09 Feb 2026-09:01
Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to US over Epstein links

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sacked Peter Mandelson as the country's ambassador to the United States, Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty has told MPs.

11 Sep 2025-14:04
UK ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson expresses deep regret over association with Jeffrey Epstein

Britain’s ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has said he deeply regrets ever meeting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and continuing the association “far longer than I should have done.”

10 Sep 2025-13:32