London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense scrutiny after appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S., despite Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, revealed in recently released documents. Starmer has since fired Mandelson and expressed regret, claiming he was misled about the extent of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein, which included sharing sensitive government information. Lawmakers, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, have criticized Starmer’s judgment and the vetting process, questioning how such information was overlooked. As calls for his resignation grow, Starmer is under pressure from both political opponents and allies.
