What are key findings from UK's release of Mandelson documents?
The Straits Times
LONDON, March 11 - The British government disclosed on Wednesday the first tranche of documents relating to Peter Mandelson's time as ambassador to the United States, including what was known at the time about his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read more at straitstimes.com.
LONDON, March 11 - The British government disclosed on Wednesday the first tranche of documents relating to Peter Mandelson's time as ambassador to the United States, including what was known at the time about his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More documents are expected in the coming weeks, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government not wishing to prejudice an ongoing police investigation.
Here are some details from the first release of documents.
DUE DILIGENCE ADVICE
In a note labelled "Advice to the prime minister", a due diligence checklist said Mandelson's relationship with Epstein posed a "reputational risk".
The document, which said it was based on checks conducted on December 4, 2024, said: "After Epstein was first convicted of procuring an underage girl in 2008, their relationship continued across 2009-2011, beginning when Lord Mandelson was Business Minister and continuing after the end of the Labour government".
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