By Political Correspondent
SIR KEIR STARMER has issued a groveling apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein after sacking Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK’s Ambassador to the US.
In a dramatic Downing Street statement that has rocked the government to its core, the Prime Minister admitted he was kept in the dark over the “depth and darkness” of Mandelson’s ties to the billionaire pedophile.
The Prime Minister claimed he had been “lied to” by the man once known as the ‘Prince of Darkness.’
Starmer told reporters that Mandelson’s position became untenable the moment the true extent of his relationship with Epstein emerged.
”Peter Mandelson misled me, and he misled the British public,” a stony-faced Starmer said.
“The deceit we have uncovered is utterly incompatible with public service. I am deeply sorry to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for the pain this appointment has caused.”
’I’m Staying Put’
Despite the mounting scandal and calls from the Opposition for his resignation over a “catastrophic failure of vetting,” Starmer insisted he would not be bullied out of Number 10.
Vowing to “go on” leading the country, the PM brushed off suggestions that his judgment had been permanently compromised by the appointment of one of New Labour’s most controversial figures.
Lord Mandelson was a surprise pick for the US Ambassadorship, seen as a move to bridge the gap between the UK government and the US administration due to his high-level connections.
The Epstein Connection: Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has been a matter of public record for years, including visits to Epstein’s homes.
