Starmer Was Warned of ‘Reputational Risk’ of Making Friend of Epstein the Ambassador to U.S.

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by Michael D. Shear
March 11, 2026
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UK Prime Minister Starmer was warned about the "reputational risk" of appointing an Epstein associate as U.S. Ambassador.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the "reputational risk" of appointing Peter Mandelson as the ambassador to the U.S. This warning concerned Mandelson's ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday revealed this information.

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Documents released by the U.K. government revealed the warning about reputational risk.

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