Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, apologized Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain's ambassador to Washington, after newly released documents revealed a closer relationship between Mandelson and the disgraced financier than previously disclosed. The appointment, which led to Mandelson's dismissal and a police investigation, has sparked intense criticism and calls for Starmer's resignation, according to multiple news sources.
Starmer's apology came after documents surfaced detailing Mandelson's ties to Epstein, including instances where Mandelson "portrayed Epstein as someone he barely knew," according to Starmer's speech on Thursday, as reported by Euronews. This misjudgment has drawn condemnation, with some critics questioning Starmer's judgment in the matter.
The scandal has widened, with Prince Andrew vacating Royal Lodge, potentially accelerated by the release of Epstein-related files and pressure from Prince William, according to Euronews. Simultaneously, the news cycle also includes other developments, such as the search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson home, with the FBI offering a reward and investigating a ransom note, as reported by Variety.
The controversy surrounding Mandelson's appointment and his links to Epstein is under scrutiny. The police investigation is ongoing, and the fallout has led to significant political pressure on Starmer.
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