Prime Minister Calls for Full Cooperation with Epstein Investigation
Sir Keir Starmer has declared that Prince Andrew should be prepared to testify before the United States Congress investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, following the explosive release of millions of documents related to the disgraced financier. The Prime Minister emphasised that a victim-centred approach must guide all responses to the Epstein case, making cooperation essential.
Latest Document Dump Reveals Compromising Images
The US Department of Justice published over three million documents on Friday, including photographs that appear to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in compromising positions. Among the released materials are images depicting the former prince crouched over an unidentified woman and touching her abdomen, with another person's feet visible on a table in the background. These photographs, contained within a 100-page document, have no captions and their origin remains unknown.
Starmer's Firm Stance on Parliamentary Standards
While visiting Japan, Sir Keir was questioned about whether Andrew should apologise and participate in the congressional investigation. The Prime Minister responded unequivocally: "Firstly I always approach this question with the victims of Epstein in mind. Epstein's victims have to be the first priority. Whether there should be an apology, that's a matter for Andrew."
He continued with a clear directive: "But, yes, in terms of testifying, I've always said anybody who's got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they're asked to do that because you can't be victim-centred if you're not prepared to do that."
Email Exchanges Reveal Further Connections
The document release also contains email correspondence suggesting Andrew exchanged messages with Epstein about a "beautiful" Russian woman and extended an invitation to Buckingham Palace. Furthermore, communications indicate Epstein sought to have Sarah Ferguson, Andrew's ex-wife, publicly declare the financier was "not a pedo" and that she had been misled about allegations against him.
In one particularly revealing email from August 2009, someone identified only as "Sarah" thanked Epstein for "being the brother I have always wished for" and expressed being "never more touched by a friend's kindness."
Mandelson's Involvement and Consequences
The files also implicate Lord Mandelson, revealing exchanges between Epstein and Reinaldo Avila da Silva, Mandelson's husband, regarding a £10,000 payment for attendance at the British School of Osteopathy. This transaction apparently occurred while Mandelson served as Business Secretary.
When asked if this payment met the standards expected of a peer, Sir Keir noted that Mandelson had already been removed as ambassador to the United States following previous revelations about his continued contact with Epstein after the financier's 2008 guilty plea. The Prime Minister stated he had "nothing more to say" on the matter regarding Lord Mandelson, who has since issued an unequivocal apology to Epstein's victims.
The comprehensive document release continues to send shockwaves through political and royal circles, with the Prime Minister's comments underscoring the ongoing pressure for full transparency and accountability regarding all connections to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network.
