Lord Peter Mandelson, the UK's newly appointed ambassador to the US, faced immediate scrutiny over his reported ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. During an interview with the Financial Times, Mandelson expressed regret for meeting Epstein but abruptly dismissed further questions, using expletives to tell the reporters to 'fuck off.' This incident has sparked controversy and accusations of a lack of transparency.
The UK's new ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson , has sparked controversy with his blunt response to questions about his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, a prominent figure in the New Labour governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, was appointed by Sir Keir Starmer before Christmas. He arrived in Washington DC yesterday to begin his role, succeeding Dame Karen Pierce.
Since his appointment in December, questions have lingered about his reported friendship with the disgraced financier, who died in 2019. A 2023 internal report from JP Morgan, filed to a New York court, stated that Epstein 'maintained a particularly close relationship with Prince Andrew the Duke of York and Lord Peter Mandelson.' When questioned about these links by the Financial Times during a lengthy interview, Mandelson expressed regret for ever meeting Epstein or being introduced to him by his partner Ghislaine Maxwell. He acknowledged the pain Epstein inflicted on numerous young women. However, he abruptly dismissed further inquiries, telling reporters, 'I'm not going into this. It's an FT obsession and frankly you can all fuck off. OK?' This outburst has drawn criticism, with some accusing Mandelson of being evasive and lacking transparency.The Labour grandee takes on his new role amid heightened tensions between the UK and US. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on several of America's closest allies, including the UK, and has made controversial statements about the relationship. One of Trump's closest advisors, billionaire Elon Musk, has also been highly critical of Keir Starmer's government. Mandelson has expressed interest in Musk, describing him as a 'fascinating individual' with an 'inaccurate picture of Britain.' He previously condemned Trump as a 'white nationalist,' a 'danger to the world,' and a 'bully' during his first term. However, his tone has softened recently, and he apologized for his remarks on Fox News last week, stating that 'times and attitudes towards the president have changed since then.'
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