Explosive court documents have unveiled Sir Keir Starmer's pivotal role in the dismissal of Britain's US ambassador over her connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising serious questions about the Labour government's handling of the scandal.
The revelations emerged from newly unsealed files in New York, showing that the now-Labour leader, then serving as Director of Public Prosecutions, advised Tony Blair's administration to remove Dame Gwyn Morgan from her Washington post in 2010.
Starmer's Key Recommendation
According to the documents, Starmer provided crucial counsel to the Foreign Office regarding Morgan's position after her associations with Epstein became a matter of diplomatic concern. The ambassador had reportedly socialized with the disgraced financier on multiple occasions, including visits to his notorious properties.
Mandelson's Epstein Connections
The files also shed new light on former business secretary Peter Mandelson's interactions with Epstein. Mandelson, who previously admitted meeting Epstein "a number of times," faced renewed scrutiny as the documents detailed their social engagements and financial discussions.
One particularly damning revelation shows Mandelson dining with Epstein in New York just days after the financier's release from prison in 2010, where they discussed potential business ventures and political connections.
Diplomatic Fallout
The decision to recall Morgan from Washington created significant diplomatic ripples at the time. As Britain's first female ambassador to the US, her sudden removal sparked intense speculation about the reasons behind her departure, though the full extent of the Epstein connection remained hidden until now.
Foreign Office officials at the time expressed concerns that Morgan's association with Epstein could compromise her effectiveness and damage Britain's reputation in American political circles.
Political Repercussions
These revelations present potential complications for Sir Keir Starmer, who has positioned himself as a reformer focused on cleaning up politics. The documents suggest a deeper involvement in the Epstein scandal than previously acknowledged by current Labour leadership.
Meanwhile, Peter Mandelson faces renewed questions about his judgment and associations during his time in government, particularly regarding his interactions with Epstein following the financier's conviction for sex offences.
The unsealed court documents continue to expose the extensive network of powerful figures connected to Epstein, with British political figures featuring prominently in the latest revelations.
