Two Democrat members of the US House of Representatives have formally requested Lord Peter Mandelson to testify before Congress about his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The request marks a significant development in the House Oversight Committee's ongoing probe into Epstein's operations and co-conspirators.
Representatives Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam made the request via a letter seeking a transcribed interview with the former British ambassador to Washington. Mandelson no longer serves as UK ambassador and has stepped down from the House of Lords.
In their letter, the representatives 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. 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.»
Political Fallout in UK
The request has triggered political pressure in Britain. Calls have emerged for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to stand down due to Mandelson's connections with Epstein.
Critics have questioned the Prime Minister's judgment concerning Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The US ambassador posting is considered the most prestigious posting in British diplomacy.
Lord Mandelson's representatives have been contacted for comment regarding the congressional request.
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