Britain's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, speaks during a welcome reception for British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, at the ambassador's residence on February 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - Peter Mandelson, Britain's urbane ambassador to the U.S., was sacked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday after a trove of emails revealed the depth of his ties with the late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Known for his behind-the-scenes manoeuvring during a career lasting over three decades, Mandelson was forced from Britain's most desirable diplomatic post after some of his letters and emails to Epstein were revealed this week.
