I don’t have live access to current news right now. Based on recent coverage up to early 2026, Peter Mandelson has been at the center of controversy linked to Epstein-era disclosures, calls for accountability from Labour and Keir Starmer, and discussions about his peerage and role. If you want, I can summarize the main developments from reliable outlets or pull in the latest verified updates once I have access to current sources. Would you like a concise timeline of the allegations and party reactions, or a brief status update with citations from reputable outlets?
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Peter Mandelson has been elusive since he was sacked as the UK’s ambassador to the US after sending supportive emails to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as he faced jail for sex offences. Watch as Sky News challenges Mandelson for the first time since his sacking over his Epstein links.
news.sky.comThere is a drip, drip of revelations about the UK's ambassador's past links to Jeffrey Epstein - and calls for his resignation.
www.bbc.co.ukFormer US ambassador issues statement via lawyers saying his priority is to cooperate with police and clear his name
www.theguardian.comFor 40 years the wily operator made himself indispensable to successive Labour leaders - but has also caused them headaches.
www.bbc.comWork and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has told Sky's Trevor Phillips this morning that prime ministers must take responsibility for their decisions - and called for Peter Mandelson to return a pay-off he received after his sacking as US ambassador. Watch and follow live below.
news.sky.com