The UK government has greenlit the release of sensitive files regarding Lord Mandelson’s short-lived appointment as Ambassador to the U.S. This move follows a massive document dump from the U.S. Department of Justice that has reignited the Epstein scandal globally.
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To avoid a forced vote in Parliament, the Prime Minister has agreed to declassify:
- Vetting Records: Internal “due diligence” reports that supposedly cleared Mandelson for the ambassadorship in 2024.
- Direct Comms: Private WhatsApps and emails between top Downing Street officials regarding his suitability.
- Conflict Disclosures: Any documents where Mandelson was required to list historical financial ties.
The Core Allegations
The pressure for transparency stems from two main accusations surfacing in the 2026 document leaks:
- Undisclosed Payments: Allegations of a $75,000 transfer from Epstein-linked accounts to Mandelson or his partner in the early 2000s.
- Market Sabotage: Claims that Mandelson shared confidential government data regarding bank bailouts with Epstein while serving as Business Secretary in 2009.
The Fallout So Far
- Resignation: Mandelson has already stepped down from his diplomatic post and retired from the House of Lords.
- Police Probe: The Metropolitan Police are officially investigating him for misconduct in public office.
- Political Damage: The Labour government is facing intense scrutiny over why these red flags were missed (or ignored) during the initial vetting process.
Note: While the government promised “maximum transparency,” they have cautioned that certain files involving national security will remain redacted.
