Former UK minister resigns from Labour Party after new revelations about ties to Epstein
Former British government official Peter Mandelson came out of The Labour Party of Great Britain, headed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Keir Starmer, following new reports of his links to a discredited financier Jeffrey Epstein, reports Reuters.
Updated details
Mandelson, who was previously sacked as British ambassador to the United States over the Epstein scandal, said he did not want to cause «further embarrassment» for the party and the political force as a whole, given the increased media scrutiny and new data. According to media reports, he also rejected some of the assumptions made about him and called them false, The company is planning its own investigation.
Background of relations with Epstein
Mandelson's association with Epstein had previously caused a political outcry in the UK. In 2025, he was dismissed from his post as ambassador after documents about their relationship and his positive remarks about Epstein appeared in the media, leading to harsh criticism.
Political implications
Mandelson's resignation from Labour may increase pressure on the party leadership and the Starmer government, which have already faced criticism over their response to the scandal. Whether this will affect the government's political support remains to be seen.
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