Daily Politics from the New Statesman Revealed: Jeffrey Epstein's direct line to Downing St
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Feb 2, 2026 A deep dive into new files linking a senior politician to Jeffrey Epstein and how that access reached government corridors. Rapidly forwarded memos and leaked emails are unpacked. Conversations probe financial ties, lobbying links, and why elite networks kept associating with Epstein. The political fallout, vetting failures, and potential misconduct probes are examined.
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Enduring Friendship Became Political Liability
- Peter Mandelson maintained a long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein that endured even after Epstein's 2009 conviction.
- That sustained relationship later became politically damaging when new documents revealed deeper links.
Sensitive Treasury Memos Reached Epstein
- Emails show Peter Mandelson forwarded a Treasury memo on saleable UK assets to Jeffrey Epstein within hours.
- That directly suggests sharing of sensitive economic information with a private individual linked to financial interests.
Leaking Risks Public Tender Integrity
- Sending policy-sensitive material to Epstein could prejudice public tender processes and create conflicts of interest.
- Even without Epstein's criminal record, the behaviour would be misconduct and possibly unlawful.
