Articles tagged with "Peter Mandelson"

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Peter Mandelson - (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

UK govt to release second batch of files on ex-US envoy Mandelson

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure as the release of extensive documents over Peter Mandelson's appointment and ties to Jeffrey Epstein threatens further political fallout for his government.

June 7, 2026

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks during a visit to the Kenton district of London on April 23, 2026. (AFP)

UK PM Starmer faces possible parliament inquiry over Mandelson

British lawmakers debated launching a probe into Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the controversial Peter Mandelson appointment, amid claims he misled the British Parliament and bypassed proper vetting.

April 28, 2026

UK ministers back Starmer amid fresh calls to quit

Technology minister Liz Kendall says Starmer shall remain in his job because he has 'made the right call' on big issues, such as building closer relations with the European Union and limiting Britain's involvement in the Iran war.

April 19, 2026

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media at the airport in Doha, Qatar on April 10, 2026. (AFP)

British PM says 'furious' after fresh revelations over sacked US envoy

The British leader stated he and other ministers were not told Peter Mandelson had failed the vetting process, branding that "unforgivable".

April 17, 2026

UK Ambassador to US Sacked After Links to Jeffrey Epstein

Britain’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, was dismissed after new emails revealed his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

September 11, 2025