UK PM Keir Starmer faces calls to resign over Epstein-linked envoy Peter Mandelson

April 18, 2026

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign over the appointment of former Ambassador Peter Mandelson.
Mandelson reportedly failed security vetting and had alleged ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Downing Street confirmed the report but stated Starmer was unaware of Mandelson's security clearance problems.
Top Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins was sacked over the scandal.
Opposition leaders Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey have called for Starmer's resignation.
Starmer expressed anger over not being informed and promised transparency.
The British media has been critical of Starmer's explanation.
Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned in February over a previous envoy appointment linked to Epstein.
Communications director Tim Allan also stepped down.
The British royal family and Prince Andrew are also mentioned in connection with new Epstein documents and allegations.

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