By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Peter Mandelson was fired as Britain’s ambassador to the United States on Thursday after his ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein became another unwelcome problem for the embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Just days before President Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, the U.K. has fired its ambassador to the U.S. over links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Peter Mandelson, who was ousted Thursday as the U.K.’s top diplomat in the U.S., has led a storied career in British politics over the past two decades — including at least two resignations. Mandelson was removed from his post because of his ties to the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired the country’s ambassador to Washington after a trove of emails revealed the extent of Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The decision follows the release of emails this week in which Mandelson encouraged Epstein to "fight for early release" and tell the convicted sex offer "I think the world of you"
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sacked the U.K. ambassador to the U.S., Lord Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
U.K. Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said the decision came in the wake of the publication this week of emails Mandelson sent to Epstein in the 2000s.
Britain's Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has been fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over new information about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
UK leader Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington Peter Mandelson on Thursday following fresh revelations about the diplomat's friendship with
British PM Keir Starmer has dismissed UK ambassador Peter Mandelson after emails revealed his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking government action.
Starmer dismissed the veteran British politician in the wake of the publication of emails that Mandelson sent to Epstein, in which he gave his support to the disgraced financier.
In a statement in the House of Commons on Thursday, Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said the decision came in the wake of the publication this week of emails Mandelson sent to Epstein in the 2000s.
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