At this stage, there is no evidence that anybody did. There is also no suggestion that Mandelson had anything to do with Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking. But the furor has enveloped Starmer, who appointed Mandelson as Ambassador in 2024. At a meeting with the Labour M.P.s and peers last week, the Prime Minister said that he has no intention of stepping down. But two of his aides who had ties to Mandelson have resigned, and the scandal has raised doubts about his long-term survival in office. It has also added another twist to the Epstein story, illustrating his role as an information hub and informal lobbyist for Wall Street interests.journey-inline-newsletterinline-newsletter