State of the World from NPR Fallout in the U.K. over the Epstein files
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Feb 3, 2026 Lauren Freyer, London-based NPR reporter covering U.K. politics on the ground. She walks through revelations from the Epstein files, including forwarded government emails, alleged payments and photos, and a high-profile retirement from the House of Lords. The reporting captures public outrage and questions raised about political appointments.
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Mandelson Email Trail To Epstein
- Dan Needle discovered over 5,000 files labeled Mandelson after the Epstein release and traced their contents to Peter Mandelson's email activity.
- Those records show Mandelson forwarded sensitive government emails and private meeting notes to Jeffrey Epstein, sometimes seconds after receiving them.
Files Suggest Political Influence And Possible Crimes
- The files suggest Mandelson advised Epstein on influencing UK financial policy and on lobbying by U.S. banks.
- That behavior raises potential criminal and tax investigations tied to foreign influence and undisclosed payments.
Photos, Payments, And Mandelson's Resignation
- The released material also includes photos of Mandelson in his underwear at Epstein's house and records of payments from Epstein to Mandelson and his husband.
- Mandelson apologized to victims, denied recollecting the payments, quit the Labour Party, and later left the House of Lords.