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"No excuse for it": Starmer under fire for Mandelson appointment amid Epstein allegations

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Thu, 5 Feb 2026, 9:59am
Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to take PMQs, on February 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to take PMQs, on February 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

"No excuse for it": Starmer under fire for Mandelson appointment amid Epstein allegations

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Publish Date
Thu, 5 Feb 2026, 9:59am

The latest Jeffrey Epstein files release is developing into a political scandal in the UK, with MPs voting to release papers relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. 

He's being investigated over allegations he shared internal government information with the convicted sex offender.  

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's confirmed he knew Mandelson had ties with Epstein, but claims Mandelson lied about the extent of their relationship. 

UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking there’s no explanation Starmer could give for the appointment, the only thing he can do is apologise.  

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