Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. was shown the door after cozy emails to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced.
Breitbart reported that on Thursday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sacked Lord Peter Mandelson, the U.K.’s ambassador to the United States, over his troubling connections to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Newly revealed emails exposed a chummy relationship that Mandelson had downplayed when he snagged the ambassador gig.
Mandelson, a seasoned political operator who once served as Britain’s European Commissioner in Brussels for four years, found himself in hot water after these emails dropped like a bombshell. The Foreign Office, smelling trouble, acted swiftly to cut ties.
The emails, published this week, painted a picture of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein that was far more intimate than previously admitted.
In one, Mandelson gushed, “I think the world of you,” to Epstein before his 2008 prison stint for soliciting prostitution from a minor. That’s not the kind of pen pal you boast about on a diplomatic resume.
Back in 2003, when Epstein was still a high-flying financier with powerful friends, Mandelson scribbled a note in a 50th birthday album, calling Epstein “my best pal.”
That album, later unearthed by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, raised eyebrows and questions about Mandelson’s judgment.
The Foreign Office didn’t mince words, stating, “The depth and extent of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment.” This isn’t just a minor oops; it’s a full-blown diplomatic embarrassment.
Starmer’s decision came after mounting pressure from U.K. lawmakers, including the opposition leader and even some from his own Labour Party.
They demanded Mandelson’s head on a platter, and the prime minister obliged. Clearly, the optics of keeping an Epstein buddy in Washington were too toxic to ignore.
Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty delivered the news to the House of Commons, confirming Mandelson’s dismissal. The Foreign Office noted, “In light of the additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelson, the prime minister has asked the foreign secretary to withdraw him as ambassador.” No wiggle room there.
Mandelson had previously waved off concerns about his Epstein ties, claiming there was nothing to see here. That denial now looks as flimsy as a house of cards in a windstorm.
In one particularly damning email, Mandelson urged Epstein to “fight for early release” before his 18-month sentence in June 2008.
Rooting for a convicted predator to dodge justice isn’t exactly the kind of diplomacy Britain wants to export. It’s the sort of thing that makes you wonder what else Mandelson thought was fine.
The emails weren’t just a bad look; they exposed a relationship that Mandelson had kept under wraps when he was appointed ambassador.
The Foreign Office was blindsided, and Starmer had no choice but to act before the scandal spiraled further.
This saga underscores a broader issue: the elite’s cozy ties with figures like Epstein, who wielded wealth and connections to skate past accountability for too long. It’s a reminder that power often breeds blind spots, and Mandelson’s fall is a case study in that arrogance.
The swift sacking shows Starmer’s willingness to clean house when the stench of scandal gets too strong. But it also raises questions about how Mandelson’s Epstein links were missed during his vetting. If the Foreign Office didn’t know, what else are they overlooking?
For conservatives wary of progressive elites, this is a moment to nod knowingly—another insider caught with questionable allies, shielded by privilege until the truth broke free. Yet, it’s also a chance to demand better vetting and accountability, not just finger-pointing.
