Mandelson resigns from Labour due to Epstein ties | Politics News

Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party after further revelations of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein to avoid causing embarrassment to the governing party. Documents show he received payments from Epstein in the early 2000s, which he denies remembering. Mandelson expressed regret for his association with Epstein and stated he is stepping down to investigate the allegations and act in the best interests of the Labour Party. Additionally, emails suggest he tried to influence a bank tax while serving as business secretary.

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