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§  Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party amid Epstein files scandal – $75,000 payments, underwear photos and policy influence claims surface

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Diptota Dey, United States: Lord Mandelson has resigned his membership of the Labour Party, saying he does not want to “cause further embarrassment” over his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The move comes after the latest tranche of Epstein‑related files released by the US Department of Justice showed bank statements suggesting Epstein sent $75,000 (£55,000) to accounts linked to Mandelson in 2003 and 2004, plus emails where Mandelson appeared to push for changes to a bankers’‑bonus tax at Epstein’s request.

For many, this marks the end of an era for one of Labour’s most influential figures, as his long‑running friendship with Epstein finally forces him out of the party he helped shape for decades.

Details & Context

Lord Mandelson, a former business secretary and UK ambassador to the US was sacked from his Washington post in 2025 after fresh revelations about his continued contact with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.
Now, in the newly released Epstein files, documents show three separate $25,000 payments – totalling $75,000 – from Epstein’s JP Morgan accounts to Barclays and HSBC accounts linked to Mandelson and his husband, Reinaldo Avila da Silva.

In one 2003 transaction, the Barclays account lists “Reinaldo Avila da Silva” as “A/C” (account) and “Peter Mandelson” as “BEN” (beneficiary).
In two 2004 transfers, only “Peter Mandelson” is named as the beneficiary, though it is unclear if the money actually reached the accounts.

Mandelson has said he has no record or recollection of receiving these sums and does not know if the documents are authentic, while insisting he will investigate the allegations.

What Led to Mandelson’s Resignation

In a letter to Labour’s general secretary, Mandelson wrote
“I have been further linked this weekend to the understandable furore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and I feel regretful and sorry about this.”
He added that allegations of financial payments from Epstein 20 years ago need to be looked into and that he does not want to cause further embarrassment to the Labour Party, so he is stepping down from membership.

He also apologised to the women and girls abused by Epstein, saying:
“I want to take this opportunity to repeat my apology to the women and girls whose voices should have been heard long before now.”

Labour MP Gordon McKee said Epstein’s victims would be “rightly outraged” by the revelations and that Mandelson had done the “right thing” by resigning.

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Quotes

·       Lord Mandelson (in his letter)
“I have been further linked this weekend to the understandable furore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and I feel regretful and sorry about this… I am therefore stepping down from membership of the party. I do not wish to cause further embarrassment to the Labour Party and I am therefore stepping down from membership of the party.” He added: “I want to take this opportunity to repeat my apology to the women and girls whose voices should have been heard long before now.” 

·       On the alleged payments
“Allegations which I believe to be false that he made financial payments to me 20 years ago and of which I have no record or recollection, need investigating by me.”

·       On Epstein’s victims
“I want to take this opportunity to repeat my apology to the women and girls whose voices should have been heard long before now.”

·       Labour MP Gordon McKee
“Epstein’s victims would be rightly outraged… he has done the right thing by resigning from the Labour Party.”

·       Conservative spokesman: Criticized Starmer for “allowing Mandelson to resign instead of kicking him out.” 

·       Mandelson on Epstein: He regrets “ever having known” him and continuing ties after 2008 conviction, apologizing “unequivocally” to victims.

Additional Information

Mandelson’s ties to Epstein go back years. He was sent to Washington by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in December 2024 but was sacked nine months later after it emerged he had continued to contact Epstein after his 2008 conviction, sending supportive messages.

The newly released files also include

·       Images of Mandelson in his underwear standing next to an unidentified woman, which he says he “cannot place the location or the woman” and does not remember the circumstances.

·       Emails from 2009 where Mandelson, then business secretary, wrote to Epstein: “Trying hard to amend [the bankers’ bonus tax]. Treasury digging in but I am on the case.”

Mandelson has argued that his policy‑change efforts reflected the views of the UK banking sector as a whole, not just Epstein but critics say the timing and tone of the emails raise serious ethical questions.

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Impact Analysis

·       Labour Party image: Mandelson’s resignation is a blow to Labour’s reputation, coming at a time when the party is trying to distance itself from past scandals and present a clean, reform‑minded image.

·       Political fallout: The Conservative Party has accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of allowing Mandelson to resign instead of being expelled, saying this shows weakness on accountability.

·       Epstein‑files fallout: The latest batch of Epstein files continues to drag powerful figures into the scandal, reinforcing public belief that wealthy, well‑connected people were close to Epstein for years.

For Mandelson personally, this is the final chapter in a career defined by influence, controversy and now, disgrace.

This resignation hits Labour hard – Mandelson was a key figure and Starmer appointed him ambassador. It raises questions about vetting and old ties. Tories use it to attack Starmer’s leadership. For victims, it keeps Epstein scandal alive, pushing for justice. Politically, it could hurt Labour’s image before elections, spark more calls for full file reviews or even probes in UK/US. Mandelson’s move shows damage control but public trust in elites takes another hit amid ongoing Epstein revelations.

Conclusion

Lord Mandelson’s decision to resign from the Labour Party over Epstein links is a symbolic moment in the long‑running fallout from the financier’s crimes.
As the newly released Epstein files keep exposing financial ties, policy‑change requests and intimate images, the question remains: how many more powerful figures will be dragged into this scandal before it truly ends.?

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