Lord Peter Mandelson, 71, one of Labour's most enduring figures, has once again come under scrutiny. Newly released documents in the United States have connected him to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, prompting renewed debate about his judgement and political associations.
The material includes a handwritten message in a 2003 birthday book for Epstein, in which Mandelson described him as his 'best pal'. The disclosure has raised questions over his past links and whether they carry implications for his current role as Britain's ambassador to Washington.
