London, September 11 (Reuters) – Peter MandelsonGreat Britain’s soft relief ambassador to the United States, was fired on Thursday after his long -term association with the sentenced sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein became a greater distraction for the prime minister of pressure, Keir Starmer.

Mandelsoncalled “Prince of Darkness” for his maneuver behind the scene during the last Labor Government, he was forced to be published this most wanted week after his letters and emails to Epstein were published this week.

The 71 -year -old, a veteran Labor politician who was key to the success of the party under former leader Tony Blair, had been the subject of scrutiny for his relationship with Epstein after a birthday book was launched, including a letter supposedly of the now ambassador that describes Epstein as “my best friend.”

President Donald Trump makes a commercial announcement as British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson (R), observes in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2025.
President Donald Trump makes a commercial announcement as British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson (R), observes in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2025.

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Other emails were published in the media that show that Mandelson He had advised Epstein to fight for early launch when he faced charges for requesting a minor.

“In the light of additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelsonthe prime minister has asked the Secretary of Foreign Affairs to withdraw it as an ambassador, ”said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain.

“Electronic emails show that Peter’s depth and reach MandelsonThe relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is materially different from the one known at the time of his appointment. “

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The Ministry said the revelation of MandelsonThe suggestion that Epstein’s first conviction was illegal and should be challenged was “new information.”

On Wednesday, Mandelson He said he deeply regretted having met Epstein and that he had carried out that association “for much longer than he should have done”, a statement that seemed to satisfy Starmer, who later in Parliament gave him his support.

(Muvija M and Elizabeth Piper report, Kate Holton edition)