Former UK Ambassador Arrested After Calling Epstein His 'Best Pal'
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- â˘Peter Mandelson was arrested Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office after Epstein files surfaced.
- â˘Mandelson was removed from his ambassador role last September following the release of Epstein's 'birthday book.'
- â˘Days before Mandelsonâs arrest, Prince Andrew was also detained on similar misconduct suspicions.
Peter Mandelson, the 72-year-old ex-UK ambassador to the US and perennial political chameleon, got the Met Police glow-up on Monday for alleged misconduct in public office. This police party started after the release of Epstein's bizarre 'birthday book'âbasically the ultimate whoâs-who cringe scrapbookâwhere Mandelson enthusiastically dubbed Epstein his 'best pal.' Mandelsonâs VIP expulsion came courtesy of PM Keir Starmer last September, who clearly values optics over bromance. Adding spice to this royal mess, days earlier Prince Andrew showed up at the interrogation party too, proving if you're pals with Epstein, the UK cops have a busy day. To be continuedâŚ
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Calling Jeffrey Epstein your 'best pal' in a secret birthday book is now officially a public misconduct offer letter for 72-year-old UK politicos.
Epsteinâs birthday book: the guest list thatâs less invite, more lifetime ban from public office.
Peter Mandelson learned the hard way you canât just âbest palâ your way out of an Epstein scandal.
Source: Axios | Published: 2/23/2026 | Author: Avery Lotz
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