Starmer confirms he knew Mandelson kept Epstein ties after prison term
Questioned at PMQs, PM says former US ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’ about depth of contact with child sex offenderUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has confirmed for the first time he knew about Peter Mandelson’s longer-term relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him...
<p>Questioned at PMQs, PM says former US ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’ about depth of contact with child sex offender</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/feb/04/peter-mandelson-files-us-ambassador-jeffrey-epstein-keir-starmer-tories-uk-politics-live-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Keir Starmer has confirmed for the first time he knew about Peter Mandelson’s longer-term relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him US ambassador, saying the peer had “lied repeatedly” about the extent of his contact with the child sex offender.</p><p>Questioned repeatedly at prime minister’s questions, Starmer said Mandelson had “betrayed our country” in his dealings with Epstein.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/04/starmer-confirms-he-knew-mandelson-kept-epstein-ties-after-prison-term">Continue reading...</a>
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