DEVELOPING: Labour MP Exposes Mandelson's Epstein Ties, Sparks Widespread Outrage

BREAKING NEWS: Labour MP Exposes Mandelson's Epstein Ties, Sparks Widespread Outrage Labour MP Andy McDonald has called for Lord Peter Mandelson to stand down as UK ambassador to Washington immediately following revelations about his links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The emails, obtained by Bloomberg, show that Mandelson told Epstein to "fight for early release" before he was sentenced in 2008 and expressed his admiration for the financier just days before Epstein began serving his sentence. The Labour MP's demand comes as the Conservatives step up pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to sack Mandelson. Home Office Minister Mike Tapp has stated that Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to have confidence in Mandelson, but acknowledged that the emails are "disturbing". Mandelson's ties with Epstein have sparked widespread revulsion within Labour, with McDonald saying there is a "deep sense of unease" among party members. The revelations come as Epstein's associates face increasing scrutiny over their connections to powerful individuals. The UK government has been urged to take swift action in response to the allegations. An urgent question on the matter is set to be raised in Parliament shortly, with MP Neil O'Brien leading the charge. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*