Starmer was briefed on Mandelson’s Epstein links before appointing him US ambassador.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor stripped of privileges, but Mandelson's Labour whip not withdrawn.
Starmer withdrew whip from 7 MPs for opposing two-child benefit cap.
What is Mandelson's hold over Starmer?
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor stripped of privileges, but Mandelson's Labour whip not withdrawn.
Starmer withdrew whip from 7 MPs for opposing two-child benefit cap.
What is Mandelson's hold over Starmer?
Starmer was briefed on Mandelson’s Epstein links before appointing him, say civil servants
PM had been given ‘summary of reputational risks’ but did not know about contents of emails before PMQs, MPs told
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Starmer was briefed on Mandelson’s Epstein links before appointing him US ambassador.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor stripped of privileges, but Mandelson's Labour whip not withdrawn.
Starmer withdrew whip from 7 MPs for opposing two-child benefit cap.
What is Mandelson's hold over Starmer?
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor stripped of privileges, but Mandelson's Labour whip not withdrawn.
Starmer withdrew whip from 7 MPs for opposing two-child benefit cap.
What is Mandelson's hold over Starmer?
Peter Mandelson's so dodgy he's been approached to work for FIFA
February 5, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Peter Mandelson's so dodgy he's been approached to work for FIFA
Telegraph newspaper editorial on Mandelson's appointment in December 2024 versus editorial today
April 21, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Telegraph newspaper editorial on Mandelson's appointment in December 2024 versus editorial today
I'm not prone to exaggeration but this is probably the biggest scoop I've ever been involved in
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Jeffrey Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson’s husband, emails show
Epstein sent Reinaldo Avila da Silva payment in 2009
www.ft.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I'm not prone to exaggeration but this is probably the biggest scoop I've ever been involved in
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Mandelson's partner took £10,000 from Epstein to pay for his osteopath course while Mandelson was de facto UK deputy prime minister, according to new files
more to follow
www.ft.com/content/c950...
Here's part of Peter Mandelson's birthday message to "my best pal" Jeffrey Epstein.
September 9, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Here's part of Peter Mandelson's birthday message to "my best pal" Jeffrey Epstein.
The only thing Labour are really getting done is Mandelson's bidding.
March 29, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The only thing Labour are really getting done is Mandelson's bidding.
I’ve written this lengthy FT analysis overnight about the multiple multi-thousand pound Epstein payments to Mandelson’s husband
these particular paragraphs are worth reading slowly
www.ft.com/content/608a...
these particular paragraphs are worth reading slowly
www.ft.com/content/608a...
January 31, 2026 at 12:34 PM
I’ve written this lengthy FT analysis overnight about the multiple multi-thousand pound Epstein payments to Mandelson’s husband
these particular paragraphs are worth reading slowly
www.ft.com/content/608a...
these particular paragraphs are worth reading slowly
www.ft.com/content/608a...
These files confirm that Mandelson's malign influence runs through this Labour government.
Starmer knew exactly the choice he was making when he appointed him. He has to go.
Starmer knew exactly the choice he was making when he appointed him. He has to go.
March 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
These files confirm that Mandelson's malign influence runs through this Labour government.
Starmer knew exactly the choice he was making when he appointed him. He has to go.
Starmer knew exactly the choice he was making when he appointed him. He has to go.
🚨 Senior staff at Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel are behind a think tank that is urging Labour ministers to adopt controversial private finance deals
Scoop on Democracy for Sale by Adam Bychawski and me:
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
New: Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm behind think tank pushing PFI 2.0
Plus: new report lays bare UK government’s woeful conflicts of interest management
open.substack.com
November 23, 2024 at 10:14 AM
🚨 Senior staff at Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel are behind a think tank that is urging Labour ministers to adopt controversial private finance deals
Scoop on Democracy for Sale by Adam Bychawski and me:
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
F*** Mandelson’s peerage, how about some real consequences?!
February 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
F*** Mandelson’s peerage, how about some real consequences?!
The due diligence report on Peter Mandelson's appointment handed to Keir Starmer warned about Mandelson's financial links to Russia, which he retained "long after Putin's annexation of Crimea"
March 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM
The due diligence report on Peter Mandelson's appointment handed to Keir Starmer warned about Mandelson's financial links to Russia, which he retained "long after Putin's annexation of Crimea"
Peter Mandelson’s Ukraine comments ‘not government policy’, minister says www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Peter Mandelson’s Ukraine comments ‘not government policy’, minister says
Ambassador to US rebuffed for saying Zelenskyy should give ‘unequivocal backing’ to Trump’s peace efforts
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Peter Mandelson’s Ukraine comments ‘not government policy’, minister says www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Put together with Mandelson’s conduct and the revolving door with big money business interests, you’d have to say New Labour was basically an influence peddling operation for a tiny number of people that took over an entire political party.
🔴 BREAKING: BP, Uber, Amazon and more paying Tony Blair's think tank $25,000 for “networking” opportunities with politicians and policy makers at party conferences
Experts say "looks and smells like cash for access"
Full story on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
Experts say "looks and smells like cash for access"
Full story on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
BREAKING: Tony Blair Institute’s $25,000 corporate network “smells like cash for access”
Exclusive documents show Tony Blair's think tank offers corporate members such as BP and Uber "networking" at party conferences and "a stronger voice" in policy debates.
democracyforsale.substack.com
September 25, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Put together with Mandelson’s conduct and the revolving door with big money business interests, you’d have to say New Labour was basically an influence peddling operation for a tiny number of people that took over an entire political party.
Indeed, Mandelson’s public affairs outfit is currently under investigation by the lobbying registrar (following an investigation by, eh, me: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/lobbying-w...)
December 19, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Indeed, Mandelson’s public affairs outfit is currently under investigation by the lobbying registrar (following an investigation by, eh, me: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/lobbying-w...)
Here's Lord Mandelson's comment to me earlier.
January 31, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Here's Lord Mandelson's comment to me earlier.
🔴Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney Ignored Warnings About Peter Mandelson’s Epstein and Russia links
Documents reveal Mandelson’s appointment was rushed through despite warnings about the “reputational risks” of his financial and personal ties
bylinetimes.com/2026/03/11/k...
Documents reveal Mandelson’s appointment was rushed through despite warnings about the “reputational risks” of his financial and personal ties
bylinetimes.com/2026/03/11/k...
Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney Ignored Warnings About Peter Mandelson’s Epstein and Russia links
Documents reveal Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US was rushed through despite warnings about the “reputational risks” of his financial and personal ties
bylinetimes.com
March 11, 2026 at 3:59 PM
🔴Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney Ignored Warnings About Peter Mandelson’s Epstein and Russia links
Documents reveal Mandelson’s appointment was rushed through despite warnings about the “reputational risks” of his financial and personal ties
bylinetimes.com/2026/03/11/k...
Documents reveal Mandelson’s appointment was rushed through despite warnings about the “reputational risks” of his financial and personal ties
bylinetimes.com/2026/03/11/k...
Just to say, Mandelson’s Epstein links are not the only reason he should never have been made ambassador.
September 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Just to say, Mandelson’s Epstein links are not the only reason he should never have been made ambassador.
1. In 2009 I wrote this. I argued that Peter Mandelson's department “functions as a fifth column within government, working for corporations to undermine democracy and the public interest.”
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
Mandelson’s Fifth Column
The British government’s business department exists to undermine democracy.
www.monbiot.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM
1. In 2009 I wrote this. I argued that Peter Mandelson's department “functions as a fifth column within government, working for corporations to undermine democracy and the public interest.”
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
🔎 From the archive: Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney Ignored Warnings About Peter Mandelson’s Epstein and Russia links — @adambienkov.bsky.social
🔁 Relevant again: Renewed concerns about Mandelson’s Russian Links
🔁 Relevant again: Renewed concerns about Mandelson’s Russian Links
Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney Ignored Warnings About Peter Mandelson’s Epstein and Russia links
Documents reveal Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US was rushed through despite warnings about the “reputational risks” of his financial and personal ties
bylinetimes.com
July 2, 2026 at 8:50 AM
🔎 From the archive: Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney Ignored Warnings About Peter Mandelson’s Epstein and Russia links — @adambienkov.bsky.social
🔁 Relevant again: Renewed concerns about Mandelson’s Russian Links
🔁 Relevant again: Renewed concerns about Mandelson’s Russian Links
Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel is under investigation by the lobbying regulator
What is it about certain politicians and their seeming inability to actually do things for the greater good?
Please read @petergeoghegan.bsky.social thread below 👇
It’s important 💪🏼
What is it about certain politicians and their seeming inability to actually do things for the greater good?
Please read @petergeoghegan.bsky.social thread below 👇
It’s important 💪🏼
🚨 Senior staff at Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel are behind a think tank that is urging Labour ministers to adopt controversial private finance deals
Scoop on Democracy for Sale by Adam Bychawski and me:
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
New: Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm behind think tank pushing PFI 2.0
Plus: new report lays bare UK government’s woeful conflicts of interest management
open.substack.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel is under investigation by the lobbying regulator
What is it about certain politicians and their seeming inability to actually do things for the greater good?
Please read @petergeoghegan.bsky.social thread below 👇
It’s important 💪🏼
What is it about certain politicians and their seeming inability to actually do things for the greater good?
Please read @petergeoghegan.bsky.social thread below 👇
It’s important 💪🏼
Just discovered Mandelson’s reaction to our first report he’d leaked government emails:
February 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Just discovered Mandelson’s reaction to our first report he’d leaked government emails:
BAH GAWD, IS THAT PETER MANDELSON'S MUSIC?!?!
August 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
BAH GAWD, IS THAT PETER MANDELSON'S MUSIC?!?!