Newscast The Mandelson-Epstein Emails - Who Knew What, When?
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Sep 13, 2025 A major scandal unfolds as Peter Mandelson's emails to Jeffrey Epstein are scrutinized, revealing their political fallout. The investigation sheds light on leadership accountability amid public scrutiny and tensions in the party. Journalists face challenges uncovering these powerful connections, highlighting the emotional toll of their work. As opposition voices rise, the discussion also hints at future explorations of political themes and further audience engagement.
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Email Trove Revealed Depth Of Contact
- Bloomberg obtained 18,000 emails from Jeffrey Epstein's Yahoo account and found over 100 exchanged with Peter Mandelson.
- The emails showed supportive messages at the moment Epstein pleaded guilty, revealing deeper involvement than prior public knowledge.
Right Of Reply Met By The Sun Interview
- Bloomberg sent Mandelson a 2,000-word right of reply and received no immediate response before The Sun published parts of the emails.
- Mandelson then appeared on The Sun's channel and apologized, attempting to get ahead of Bloomberg's story.
Number 10 Knew Before Public Endorsement
- By Tuesday Downing Street and the Foreign Office knew something was coming, before Keir Starmer publicly expressed full confidence.
- Number 10 later asked Mandelson three specific questions and accepted his assurances before appointing him.