The UK’s envoy to the US expressed deep remorse for his encounters with Jeffrey Epstein, foreseeing more uncomfortable exchanges to surface. Lord Peter Mandelson faces scrutiny over his ties to the disgraced figure, with revelations of him dubbing Epstein his “closest companion.” Mandelson conveyed empathy for the women impacted by Epstein’s reprehensible actions.
Following disclosures from explosive government documents, Epstein’s victims demand the removal of Lord Mandelson as the UK ambassador due to his close association with the convicted sex offender. The released materials, including Epstein’s “birthday book,” assembled by Ghislaine Maxwell, contain incriminating details, such as Mandelson’s alleged endorsement of Epstein.
Lord Mandelson acknowledged the embarrassment caused by his prior communications with Epstein, stressing his regret for the enduring connection. Despite their acquaintance spanning years, Mandelson asserted no awareness of Epstein’s criminal deeds, expressing profound dismay over the revelations.
When questioned about the potential release of the Epstein files, Lord Mandelson denied being listed in them but anticipated embarrassing revelations from their contents. Keir Starmer extended support to Mandelson amid the surfaced private messages, with the Prime Minister’s spokesman affirming confidence in Mandelson’s contributions to key bilateral agreements.
The White House debunked the authenticity of a purported letter from Donald Trump to Epstein, refuting Trump’s involvement in the depicted sketch. The note, featuring a suggestive drawing and a signed birthday wish, has raised questions about the nature of relationships surrounding Epstein.
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