13 h. ago Mandelson’s messages to Epstein were ‘disturbing and sickening’, says minister

Mike Tapp says it is important to ‘get to the bottom of this’ but says Keir Starmer retains confidence in ambassadorUK politics live – latest updatesPeter Mandelson’s messages to Jeffrey Epstein were “disturbing and sickening” and it’s “important that we get to the bottom of this”, a minister has said while insisting the PM retains confidence in the US ambassador.Mike Tapp, the immigration minister, said he was personally disturbed the emails Mandelson sent Epstein in 2008 while he faced charges for soliciting sex from underage girls, and that they left “a bad taste in the mouth”. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Peter Mandelson under fire after Jeffrey Epstein message is made public

Lord Mandelson has faced calls to resign as Britain's ambassador to the US after it emerged he had described Jeffrey Epstein as his "best pal" in a 2003 birthday note.

Events

27 h. ago Mandelson coached Epstein on ‘staying strong’ as he faced child sex charges, shock leaked messages reveal

The prime minister is facing increasing demands to sack his controversial pick to lead the UK’s diplomatic efforts in the US

Events

30 h. ago Peter Mandelson admits more 'embarrassing' Jeffrey Epstein messages will come out

The UK ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson is braced for more embarrassing exchanges between himself and the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein to emerge

Politics

32 h. ago Starmer has ‘confidence’ in Mandelson despite Epstein birthday message

The British ambassador to the US said he ‘never saw the wrongdoing’ or evidence of Epstein’s criminal activity.

Politics

37 h. ago Lord Mandelson says his 2003 birthday message to Epstein ‘very embarrassing’

The UK ambassador to the US said he ‘never saw the wrongdoing’ or evidence of the paedophile financier’s criminal activity.

Politics

61 h. ago Peter Mandelson called Jeffrey Epstein his 'best pal' in birthday message as photo of himself in a bathrobe with the paedophile billionaire is released

The missive was among a trove of documents released by US lawmakers last night and formed part of a 'birthday book' given to Epstein by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003.

Economics

61 h. ago Peter Mandelson’s birthday message to ‘best pal’ Jeffrey Epstein published by US Congress

In a handwritten note, Mandelson appears to tell Epstein he is his ‘best pal’ and signs off ‘we love you’

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