Mandelson’s Arrest Adds to Scandal That Has Rattled Starmer and Labour Party
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, was arrested at his London home on allegations of passing confidential government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Mandelson, a prominent figure in British politics for over 40 years, has experienced a dramatic fall from power within the past year.
- The arrest has intensified a political scandal affecting the Labour Party, which is already under pressure ahead of a crucial special election near Manchester.
- The incident marks a significant setback for Starmer's government, highlighting ongoing challenges within the party's leadership and public image.
