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Donald Trump's 2025 UK state visit faces a potential political shadow as Peter Mandelson's ties with Epstein resurface.

UK leader Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington Peter Mandelson on Thursday following fresh revelations about the diplomat's friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The New Labour grandee has been withdrawn over emails showing the depth of his relationship with the convicted paedophile.

Foreign Office says extent of US ambassador’s friendship with disgraced financier not disclosed when he was appointed

Keir Starmer initially said he maintained confidence in Mandelson – but has faced mounting pressure to sack the ambassador

COMMENT: Just when the prime minister hoped his fortunes might at last be turning, his now former ambassador to Washington is embarrassed to the point of sacking by new details about his friendship with his paedophile ‘best pal’ – and days before a crucial state visit by Donald Trump, writes…

PM’s top aide under scrutiny over reports he pushed hard for Labour grandee’s appointment as US ambassador

Peter Mandelson, the UK ambassador to the US and former Labour cabinet minister, is back in the headlines over his past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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