The family of Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre has issued a direct challenge to Labour grandee Lord Peter Mandelson, urging him to break his silence and provide a full account of his associations with the disgraced financier.
The call for transparency comes after a 2015 email, revealed by The Mirror, showed Mandelson requesting Epstein's email address from the tycoon's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. The correspondence, sent just months after Epstein's first conviction for sex offences, has ignited fresh scrutiny over the depth of their relationship.
A Family's Plea for Transparency
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, a spokesperson for the Giuffre family stated: "It's time for Lord Mandelson to stop hiding behind a wall of silence. He must provide the British public with a clear and honest explanation about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell."
The family emphasised that anyone connected to the Epstein case has a moral duty to assist in uncovering the full truth, highlighting the ongoing pursuit of justice for the many victims involved.
The Damning Email Exchange
The resurfaced communication, sent from Mandelson's official email account, simply reads: "Could you let me have Jeffrey's current email? I have lost it. Best, Peter." The request was sent directly to Maxwell, who is now serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in Epstein's abuse ring.
This direct line to Maxwell, established long after Epstein's crimes were known, raises serious questions about the nature of Mandelson's connections to the pair. A source close to the Giuffre family labelled the email "deeply troubling," questioning what discussions followed.
Mounting Political Pressure
The revelation places the former Business Secretary under intense pressure, particularly as Sir Keir Starmer's Labour party gains momentum in the polls. Mandelson, a key architect of the New Labour era and a senior party adviser, now faces demands to address his past associations publicly.
This development follows the recent release of a trove of court documents naming hundreds of Epstein's associates, which has led to renewed global interest in the case and intensified scrutiny on high-profile figures.
Lord Mandelson has consistently declined to comment on the extent of his relationship with Epstein. His office has previously stated that their encounters were infrequent and related to philanthropic and business matters, a characterisation now under fierce challenge.
