Lord Peter Mandelson has been spotted for the first time since being invited to testify before the US Congress about his links to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein. The former Labour peer, who recently resigned from the party and the House of Lords, was seen leaving his home in north-west London.
This follows a letter from two US politicians requesting Mandelson’s cooperation in an investigation into Epstein’s operations. The documents reveal that while serving as a government minister, Mandelson allegedly leaked information to Epstein during the Blair administration. Photos also emerged showing Mandelson in his underwear during a stay at Epstein’s New York apartment in 2009.
The revelation has intensified political controversy, with critics, including some within Westminster, urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to step down for appointing Mandelson as ambassador to the US. The letter to Mandelson cited evidence of his “extensive social and business ties” to Epstein, including a handwritten note in which he called Epstein his “best pal.”
With a deadline of 27th February to respond, the pressure is mounting on Mandelson to share what he knows amidst the ongoing investigation. Keep an eye out for further updates on this developing story.