LONDON, Mar 11: Britain’s government will publish documents on Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment Wednesday, as police probe alleged misconduct linked to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers forced PM Keir Starmer’s administration to disclose thousands of files on naming the ex-Labour heavyweight to the post during Trump’s second term, despite his past friendship with the sex offender. Officials claim the files prove Mandelson downplayed their relationship.
The 72-year-old former Cabinet minister was arrested February 23 at his London home on suspicion of misconduct in public office but released pending investigation—no charges yet, and no sexual misconduct claims. Cabinet minister Darren Jones said the first batch drops Wednesday afternoon after vetting by Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee; police blocked files risking their probe. Starmer sacked him in September amid backlash over the Washington posting, fueled by US DOJ Epstein files alleging Mandelson shared market-sensitive info—like asset sales post-2008 crisis—and offered to cut bankers’ bonus taxes.
