September 11, 2025government accountabilitygovernment accountabilityforeign affairsJusticeAccountabilityThe Epstein Files
UK removes Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador after Epstein emails emerge
Prime Minister Keir Starmer removed Peter Mandelson as Britain ambassador to the United States after published emails showed a closer relationship with Jeffrey Epstein than officials said had been known during the appointment process. The dismissal turned the Epstein records fight into a diplomatic and government-vetting crisis for the UK government.