Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
09/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2025 04:50
FCDO Statement: HMA Washington
In light of the additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelson, the Prime Minister has asked the Foreign Secretary to withdraw him as Ambassador.
The emails show that the depth and extent of Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment.
In particular Peter Mandelson's suggestion that Jeffrey Epstein's first conviction was wrongful and should be challenged is new information.
In light of that, and mindful of the victims of Epstein's crimes, he has been withdrawn as Ambassador with immediate effect.
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