Lord Peter Mandelson has been formally requested to provide evidence to the US Congress about his connections to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Two Democrat members of the House of Representatives have asked the former British ambassador to Washington DC to make himself available for a transcribed interview with staff from the House Oversight Committee.
The request comes via a letter from Representatives Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam as part of an ongoing Congressional probe into Epstein's operations. Mandelson, who has stepped down from the House of Lords, faces a deadline of February 27 to respond.
The letter cites multiple pieces of evidence demonstrating Mandelson's ties to Epstein. These include a handwritten note in Epstein's 50th birthday book where Mandelson described the financier as his "best pal", a stay at Epstein's New York apartment in 2009 while Epstein was incarcerated, and photographs of Mandelson in his underwear released by the Department of Justice.
Garcia and Subramanyam wrote: «While you no longer serve as British ambassador to the United States and have stepped down from the House of Lords, it is clear that you possessed extensive social and business ties to Jeffrey Epstein and hold critical information pertaining to our investigation of Epstein's operations.»
The letter continues: «Given the appalling allegations regarding Epstein's conduct, we request that you make yourself available for a transcribed interview with Committee staff regarding the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators.» The representatives emphasized the request was made «due to the urgency and gravity of this matter».
Political Fallout
The revelations have sparked calls for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resign. Critics have questioned the Prime Minister's judgment in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador, a role described as the most prestigious posting in British diplomacy.
Epstein served an 18-month sentence in 2009 for soliciting prostitution and soliciting a minor. Lord Mandelson's representatives have been contacted for comment.
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