- Peter Mandelson has broken his silence regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, expressing profound embarrassment and regret over their relationship.
- He described Epstein as his 'best pal' and expressed 'love' in a 50th birthday book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, admitting he fell for Epstein's lies.
- Mandelson anticipates more 'very embarrassing' correspondence and exchanges with Epstein will surface, which he deeply regrets.
- It emerged that Epstein brokered a business deal between Mandelson and JP Morgan's Jes Staley after Epstein's child sex conviction, highlighting a two-decade friendship.
- Despite the revelations, Mandelson retains the full backing of the government and Labour leader Keir Starmer for his role as Britain's ambassador to the US.
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