Peter Mandelson has been dismissed from his role as the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States following revelations shedding light on his past relationship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the BBC reports.
Mandelson assumed the diplomatic post in December 2024, one of the most high-profile appointments made by Sir Keir Starmer’s government, aimed at strengthening London’s ties with Donald Trump’s administration.
Lord Mandelson’s extensive political experience — particularly his ability to build communication bridges with key figures in US politics — was viewed by Downing Street as a major asset. However, his past links to Epstein have proven fatal for this high-profile diplomatic mission.
The BBC notes that this is not the first time Mandelson has lost a prominent position — over a career spanning more than 40 years in British politics, he has experienced several dramatic downfalls.
Neither the UK government nor Lord Mandelson has yet issued an official comment on the dismissal.
