Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street

Al Jazeera
April 2, 2026
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Newly released Epstein files document a senior British official's attempt to facilitate access to 10 Downing Street for an alleged trafficking victim.

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According to newly released Epstein files, Peter Mandelson attempted to secure access to 10 Downing Street for a 15-year-old girl described as Jeffrey Epstein's "goddaughter." The documents indicate the girl subsequently met then-Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace, suggesting high-level access to British royal and government circles during Epstein's trafficking operation. The revelation raises questions about how Epstein's associates leveraged connections to facilitate access to minors in positions of power and prestige. Mandelson, a longtime British Labour politician who served as Business Secretary and European Commission Vice President, has not yet publicly commented on the documents. The Epstein files, released following his 2019 death in jail, continue to expose networks of wealthy and powerful figures who associated with the convicted sex trafficker.

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