Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned from his post on Sunday (Feb 08). His departure follows the intensifying fallout over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which resurfaced in a massive new cache of files released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ).&nbsp;&nbsp;McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States.&nbsp;"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself," McSweeney said in a statement shared by political correspondents on X.&nbsp;"When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment, and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life, responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-yunus-govt-seeks-un-assistance-to-probe-killing-of-osman-hadi-1770555817339">Bangladesh: Yunus govt seeks UN assistance to probe killing of Osman Hadi</a>&nbsp;Mandelson was sacked from his ambassadorial role in September 2025 after documents released by the DOJ revealed the true extent of his financial and personal ties with Epstein, including allegations that he shared market-sensitive information with the financier during the 2008 financial crisis. Following the latest revelations in early 2026, Mandelson also resigned from the Labour Party and the House of Lords.&nbsp;McSweeney’s letter further reflected on the broader implications of the scandal: "Firstly, and most importantly, we must remember the women and girls whose lives were ruined by Jeffrey Epstein and whose voices went unheard for far too long.&nbsp;Secondly, while I did not oversee the due diligence and vetting process, I believe that process must now be fundamentally overhauled. This cannot simply be a gesture but a safeguard for the future," he added.&nbsp;

McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States.

Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned from his post on Sunday (Feb 08). His departure follows the intensifying fallout over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which resurfaced in a massive new cache of files released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ). McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States. "The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself," McSweeney said in a statement shared by political correspondents on X. "When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment, and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life, responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside," he added. Also Read: Bangladesh: Yunus govt seeks UN assistance to probe killing of Osman Hadi Mandelson was sacked from his ambassadorial role in September 2025 after documents released by the DOJ revealed the true extent of his financial and personal ties with Epstein, including allegations that he shared market-sensitive information with the financier during the 2008 financial crisis. Following the latest revelations in early 2026, Mandelson also resigned from the Labour Party and the House of Lords. McSweeney’s letter further reflected on the broader implications of the scandal: "Firstly, and most importantly, we must remember the women and girls whose lives were ruined by Jeffrey Epstein and whose voices went unheard for far too long. Secondly, while I did not oversee the due diligence and vetting process, I believe that process must now be fundamentally overhauled. This cannot simply be a gesture but a safeguard for the future," he added.

McSweeney, widely regarded as the architect of Starmer’s 2024 landslide election victory, took "full responsibility" in his resignation letter for recommending Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to the United States.

UK PM’s Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney resigns as Epstein–Mandelson fallout intensifies

“I’m in a terrible situation – please stick with me,” Peter Mandelson pleaded in an email to Jeffrey Epstein — a message that has now cost him his job. Freshly uncovered correspondence shows Mandelson had a far closer, more personal bond with the disgraced financier than previously admitted. He even urged Epstein to push for early release and described him as “my best pal,” while questioning the legitimacy of his 2008 sex offence conviction. The revelations have forced Prime Minister Keir Starmer to remove Mandelson from his role as UK ambassador to the US, saying the newly surfaced evidence made his position untenable despite earlier vetting.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-disturbing-and-sickening-peter-mandelson-britain-s-ambassador-to-us-fired-over-links-with-best-pal-jeffrey-epstein-1757586482167">'Disturbing and sickening': Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ambassador to US fired over links with 'best pal' Jeffrey Epstein</a>&nbsp;In a statement issued by the UK Foreign Office, the government confirmed that Mandelson would be removed from his role as ambassador to the United States. The decision followed the emergence of newly surfaced emails written by Mandelson that shed more light on the nature of his relationship with Epstein. “These communications reveal a significantly closer connection between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein than was understood at the time of his appointment,” the statement noted. Officials also insisted that Downing Street was unaware of the extent of this association when Mandelson was selected for the post.&nbsp;The controversy reignited after the release of a Democratic report from the House Oversight Committee in the US, which included a birthday compilation that featured a previously undisclosed letter from Mandelson. In the letter, he referred to Epstein as “my best pal,” a remark that drew sharp criticism given Epstein’s criminal record as a convicted sex offender. Additional emails reveal Mandelson offering unwavering support to Epstein, writing that he was “following you closely and here whenever you need.” In one message, Mandelson even encouraged Epstein to “remember the Art of War” while dealing with legal authorities.&nbsp;Just prior to Epstein’s sentencing—an 18-month term for soliciting a minor for prostitution—Mandelson urged him to “fight for early release.” In another email, he wrote, “I think the world of you,” a day before Epstein began serving his sentence. Facing backlash, Mandelson issued a statement on Wednesday (September 10) expressing remorse over his involvement with Epstein, admitting that he “regretted ever meeting him” and acknowledging that he maintained contact with Epstein “for much longer than was appropriate.”

Peter Mandelson sacked: UK envoy sent THIS EMAIL to late sex offender Epstein saying 'please stick with me'. Deets here

“I’m in a terrible situation – please stick with me,” Peter Mandelson pleaded in an email to Jeffrey Epstein — a message that has now cost him his job. Freshly uncovered correspondence shows Mandelson had a far closer, more personal bond with the disgraced financier than previously admitted. He even urged Epstein to push for early release and described him as “my best pal,” while questioning the legitimacy of his 2008 sex offence conviction. The revelations have forced Prime Minister Keir Starmer to remove Mandelson from his role as UK ambassador to the US, saying the newly surfaced evidence made his position untenable despite earlier vetting. Also Read: 'Disturbing and sickening': Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ambassador to US fired over links with 'best pal' Jeffrey Epstein In a statement issued by the UK Foreign Office, the government confirmed that Mandelson would be removed from his role as ambassador to the United States. The decision followed the emergence of newly surfaced emails written by Mandelson that shed more light on the nature of his relationship with Epstein. “These communications reveal a significantly closer connection between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein than was understood at the time of his appointment,” the statement noted. Officials also insisted that Downing Street was unaware of the extent of this association when Mandelson was selected for the post. The controversy reignited after the release of a Democratic report from the House Oversight Committee in the US, which included a birthday compilation that featured a previously undisclosed letter from Mandelson. In the letter, he referred to Epstein as “my best pal,” a remark that drew sharp criticism given Epstein’s criminal record as a convicted sex offender. Additional emails reveal Mandelson offering unwavering support to Epstein, writing that he was “following you closely and here whenever you need.” In one message, Mandelson even encouraged Epstein to “remember the Art of War” while dealing with legal authorities. Just prior to Epstein’s sentencing—an 18-month term for soliciting a minor for prostitution—Mandelson urged him to “fight for early release.” In another email, he wrote, “I think the world of you,” a day before Epstein began serving his sentence. Facing backlash, Mandelson issued a statement on Wednesday (September 10) expressing remorse over his involvement with Epstein, admitting that he “regretted ever meeting him” and acknowledging that he maintained contact with Epstein “for much longer than was appropriate.”

Peter Mandelson was sacked as UK ambassador after fresh emails reveal deeper ties to Epstein, including calling him ‘best pal’ and contesting his 2008 conviction

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UK PM’s Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney resigns as Epstein–Mandelson fallout intensifies

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