politics
February 17, 2026
UK Police Try to Block Starmer’s Questions to Mandelson Over Epstein
Police want the government to censor Keir Starmer’s questions to former UK envoy Peter Mandelson on Jeffrey Epstein links, Politico reports
TL;DR
- British police have requested the government block the release of questions from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office to former ambassador Peter Mandelson.
- The questions concern Mandelson's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Police cite the need to protect the integrity of their investigation into alleged misconduct in public office.
- Mandelson was appointed ambassador despite knowledge of his friendship with Epstein and later faced backlash over alleged financial ties.
- Starmer's former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned over the vetting process.
- Parliament voted to compel the release of government files related to Mandelson's appointment after a criminal case was opened.