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Coverage dated February 3, 2026 to February 4, 2026

Starmer confirms he knew Mandelson kept Epstein ties after prison term

Headline from The Guardian, from the development of Feb 4, 2026

Newest development Feb 5, 2026 · 3 reportsStarmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandal

Questioned at PMQs, PM says former US ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’ about depth of contact with child sex offender

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  1. Names this update

    Starmer confirms he knew Mandelson kept Epstein ties after prison term

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Newest

    Starmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandal

    Headline from The Guardian ·

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8 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Examiner

    Starmer claims Mandelson 'misrepresented' Epstein relationship (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Keir Starmer was skewered on Wednesday for allowing Peter Mandelson to serve as ambassador despite his known ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

  2. The Guardian

    How much did Starmer really know about Mandelson’s ties to Epstein? (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    No 10 is under huge pressure to reveal exactly how the former peer was vetted for his job as US ambassador

  3. Breitbart News

    UK's Starmer Admits He Knew of Mandelson's Epstein Relationship (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    British PM Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that he was aware that his former Ambassador to the U.S. had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

  4. The Guardian

    Starmer confirms he knew Mandelson kept Epstein ties after prison term (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Questioned at PMQs, PM says former US ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’ about depth of contact with child sex offender

  5. The Guardian

    Starmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandal (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    PM says he is sorry for believing ‘lies’ told by former Labour minister when he appointed him US ambassador

  6. Al Jazeera

    UK PM Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    UK questions leader’s judgement amid revelations of envoy Mandelson’s close ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Starmer apologizes to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson as ambassador (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein over his decision to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador.

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