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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer<\/strong> on Thursday issued a public apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein while launching a fierce attack on his former U.S. ambassador, Peter Mandelson<\/strong>, following revelations about Mandelson\u2019s links to the late U.S. sex offender.<\/p>\n

Starmer is facing intense pressure, including from members of his own Labour Party<\/strong>, over his December 2024 decision to appoint Mandelson as Britain\u2019s envoy to Washington, despite Mandelson\u2019s known connections to Epstein. Newly released U.S. Justice Department files revealed the closeness of that relationship, suggesting Mandelson may have leaked government documents to Epstein and that Epstein had recorded payments to Mandelson or his partner, now husband.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt had been publicly known for some time that Mandelson knew Epstein, but none of us knew the depth and the darkness of that relationship,\u201d Starmer said in a speech in southern England.<\/p>\n

Mandelson, a former government minister under Labour more than 15 years ago, resigned from the House of Lords<\/strong> on Tuesday over the Epstein links and is under police investigation for alleged misconduct. He has denied receiving payments and has not publicly commented on document-leak allegations.<\/p>\n

Starmer dismissed Mandelson in September 2025, but the new revelations have sparked questions about his judgment. Polls indicate Starmer is already unpopular with the public, and critics within his party say his position may be at risk. Government borrowing costs rose Thursday amid the political uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Addressing criticism, Starmer condemned Mandelson, accusing him of deceit and prioritizing personal gain over public service. \u201cI was lied to, lied to, deceit,\u201d Starmer said. \u201cI understand the anger and frustration among Labour MPs \u2026 I share that anger and frustration\u2014it was palpable yesterday. I\u2019m not surprised.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking directly to Epstein\u2019s victims, he added: \u201cI am sorry. Sorry for what was done to you, sorry that so many people with power failed you, sorry for having believed Mandelson\u2019s lies and appointing him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Starmer said he would like to release the security vetting advice he received before appointing Mandelson but is abiding by police instructions<\/strong> to avoid prejudicing the ongoing investigation. \u201cHowever frustrating personally\u2014that is, it is\u2014I will not take any step, however politically tempting or popular, that risks justice for victims,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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