UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced fierce cross-party attacks in Parliament after explosive revelations over former US ambassador Peter Mandelson’s ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Opposition leaders accused Starmer of catastrophic judgement for appointing Mandelson despite his continued association with Epstein after a child prostitution conviction. Starmer admitted Mandelson “lied repeatedly,” said he regretted the appointment, and confirmed a criminal investigation is underway. Liberal Democrats raised unproven claims of possible Russian links, intensifying pressure. Newly released US justice files detail Mandelson’s proximity to Epstein, alleged payments, and claims of leaked government information—allegations Mandelson strongly denies as he quits the Labour Party. Watch