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Lord Mandelson referred to Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted paedophile, as his "best pal" in a 2003 birthday message, according to documents released by US lawmakers. The letter, revealed by the Wall Street Journal in July, was part of Epstein's "birthday book", a collection allegedly compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell. Mandelson, now the UK's ambassador to the US, described Epstein as an "intelligent, sharp-witted man" who "parachuted" into his life.

 

Epstein's "birthday book" was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee and includes other controversial notes, such as a drawing allegedly signed by US President Donald Trump. The White House has denied its authenticity. Maxwell, Epstein's British co-conspirator, was convicted in 2021 for her role in trafficking underage girls. The documents suggest deep connections between Epstein and influential figures, including Prince Andrew and Lord Mandelson.

 

A spokesperson for Lord Mandelson has publicly distanced himself from Epstein, saying he regrets ever meeting him. Downing Street maintains confidence in Mandelson, citing his significant contributions to UK-US relations. The prime minister's office stresses ongoing cooperation with the United States, especially as Trump's state visit approaches.

 

Looking forward, the fallout from these revelations could affect the perceptions of involved individuals, although Mandelson's official duties remain supported by the government. Meanwhile, Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over their report on the "birthday book" continues in the US courts.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Lord Mandelson called Jeffrey Epstein his "best pal" in a 2003 letter.
• The "birthday book" shows Epstein's ties to major figures like Trump and Prince Andrew.
• Despite controversy, Downing Street supports Mandelson's diplomatic role.

 

Related Stories

 

• Democrats Release Alleged Trump Birthday Note to Epstein
• Maxwell Denies Existence of Epstein 'Client List'

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-09-10

 

 

The "confirmed bachelor" Mandelson never could keep his mouth shut!

Tip of the iceberg....will be interesting to see all the names as they are released and all the varied lies, excuses, etc that will be floated to explain how so many of Epsteins best "pals" saw no evil heard no evil and spoke no evil"...

 

I suspect most normal people might have a bit of a clue what their "best pal" was up to unless they were dumb as a bucket of mud.

 

No doubt experts will examine Trumps birthday book  signature and zero doubt even if they say it is 100% sure he signed the birthday book he will scream "fake news". 

 

So if Trump didn't send the letter who  and why did anyone decide 20 or so years ago to go to all the trouble to make and send a fake forged letter from Trump during his "best pal" days with Epstein.  Anyone want to buy a bridge?

Where Mandelson was scuttling about. Blair would have been 2 steps behind him.

Wow we should ban this English guy from the US he sounds like he was on the Epstein list

2 hours ago, EastBayRay said:

Wow we should ban this English guy from the US he sounds like he was on the Epstein list

Of one thing I think there can be no doubt, Mandelson would not have been remotely interested in young girls!

Like Trumps birthday message, it’s fake. Donald has stated it’s not his style and a forgery.

The button mashers might want to look away now

 

Labour MP's are calling for Mandelson to be sacked.

 

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The UK’s ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has said more “very embarrassing” details of his friendship with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein will come out, as he said he had never seen any “wrongdoing”.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/10/mandelson-more-very-embarrassing-details-of-epstein-friendship-to-come

 

Mandelson admitting that there is much more to come out.

 

His sidekick in the gruesome twosome, will also be sweating like a racehorse.

 

Tony......Tony.......We're are you

 

PS.

 

Starmer is a great judge of Character 😀😀😀

 

Any news on the Ukrainian male escorts ?

Just googled this guy

 

seems like he likes to use the back door in negotiations like callumwk especially in the early developmental stages not honest at all

 

Epsteins buddy. 

now …

some kind of role with the US???

 

ban him. And that  Lanny dude who thinks men can grow a cervix and called trump a nazi

 

ban them all until labor gone and free speech back to the English 

 

You uk English cats - trump got you 

20 hours ago, The Cyclist said:

Where Mandelson was scuttling about. Blair would have been 2 steps behind him.

 

And lo and behold

 

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Officials blocked the release of a secret memo in which Lord Mandelson urged Sir Tony Blair to meet Jeffrey Epstein while he was prime minister.

Mandelson, who is Britain’s ambassador to the US, is understood to have encouraged Blair to meet Epstein in a 2002 note sent to key aides, advice which was passed on to the prime minister.

 

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Documents were due to be made public as part of a standard National Archives release but this was blocked, The Times understands. It is thought that officials concluded the document might embarrass Britain and harm relations with the US at a time when Mandelson is seeking to build relations with President Trump.

 

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/peter-mandelson-epstein-tony-blair-hflxzg6c6

Being friendly with Epstein and moving in his social circles is not a crime as far as I am aware.

32 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Being friendly with Epstein and moving in his social circles is not a crime as far as I am aware.

 

A certain Prince Andrew disagrees with this post.

 

Mandelson, sacked twice, is as bent as a 9 bob note, and that does not refer to his sexuality.

25 minutes ago, The Cyclist said:

 

A certain Prince Andrew disagrees with this post.

 

Mandelson, sacked twice, is as bent as a 9 bob note, and that does not refer to his sexuality.

On the contrary, Andrew agrees entirely with my post.

2 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

On the contrary, Andrew agrees entirely with my post.

 

He will disagree with the hounding he got in the Media.

 

How a person who had previously been sacked twice, got the gig, only Starmer can answer.

 

Like I said, across various threads. Starmer and judgement of character, should not be used in the same sentence.

 Man(?)delson himself remarked that he had a "special relationship" with Epstein....

On 9/10/2025 at 5:17 AM, The Cyclist said:

Where Mandelson was scuttling about. Blair would have been 2 steps behind him.

Back scuttling. I say, go steady old chap.

button mashers might want to look away now

 

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Mandelson has been sacked as ambassador to US, MPs told

 

 

Nothing shocking about it. 

I'm surprised Labour sacked him.

 

They normally support child predators.

 

He was white though. He missed a box. 

 

2 hours ago, The Cyclist said:

button mashers might want to look away now

Mandelson has been sacked as ambassador to US, MPs told

Indeed: Mandelson sacked as US ambassador by Starmer over emails to Epstein

 

It was looking likely as Two Tier said something like "He has my full support". That's usually the death knell. In this case, Sir Kid Starver is also a pathological liar.

8 minutes ago, BeastOfBodmin said:

Indeed: Mandelson sacked as US ambassador by Starmer over emails to Epstein

 

It was looking likely as Two Tier said something like "He has my full support". That's usually the death knell. In this case, Sir Kid Starver is also a pathological liar.

 

Labour normally support minor attracted persons like the rape gangs and Mandelson. They oppose enquiries, victim blame, bury reports.

 

He will reappear soon in another top job. He's like a snake that keeps coming up from the drain. 

 

Labour are filthy. Absolutely filthy. 

23 hours ago, EastBayRay said:

Just googled this guy

 

seems like he likes to use the back door in negotiations like callumwk especially in the early developmental stages not honest at all

 

Epsteins buddy. 

now …

some kind of role with the US???

 

ban him. And that  Lanny dude who thinks men can grow a cervix and called trump a nazi

 

ban them all until labor gone and free speech back to the English 

 

You uk English cats - trump got you 

So long as  he does not impose your brand of English on us, I'm OK with that.

On 9/10/2025 at 9:51 AM, JAG said:

Of one thing I think there can be no doubt, Mandelson would not have been remotely interested in young girls!

 

No but he could have been enabling it - his presence lent 'credence' and 'respectability' to Epstein. Mandelson was also known for making connections etc.

 

Fact is Mandelson was known to be a bad apple - even Blair had to sack him. He should never have been anywhere near public office. He went down well with Trump that's for certain. Two great pals of Epstein. Wonder if they ever reminisced in what's left of the Rose Garden.

On 9/10/2025 at 3:33 PM, RobKray said:

Like Trumps birthday message, it’s fake. Donald has stated it’s not his style and a forgery.

 

He's lying! As always when he opens his mouth!

On 9/10/2025 at 1:49 PM, EastBayRay said:

Just googled this guy

 

seems like he likes to use the back door in negotiations like callumwk especially in the early developmental stages not honest at all

 

Epsteins buddy. 

now …

some kind of role with the US???

 

ban him. And that  Lanny dude who thinks men can grow a cervix and called trump a nazi

 

ban them all until labor gone and free speech back to the English 

 

You uk English cats - trump got you 

Oh, he definately likes to use the back door.....