Two women photographed alongside Lord Mandelson during his controversial visit to Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island have been identified, the Daily Mail can reveal.
The images, obtained by this publication, show the former Labour minister socialising with the women on Little St James - the notorious retreat owned by the convicted sex offender before his death in prison.
One of the women has been named as Eva Andersson, a Swedish-born dermatologist and former girlfriend of Epstein's associate Glenn Dubin. The other remains a mystery figure, though sources suggest she may have been part of Epstein's social circle during the mid-2000s.
The Island Visit That Raises Questions
Lord Mandelson, who served as Business Secretary under Gordon Brown, has previously acknowledged visiting Epstein's island in 2005 or 2006 but maintains the trip was purely social. He claims he met the financier through Ghislaine Maxwell and was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities at the time.
However, these newly identified photographs place the former minister in closer proximity to Epstein's inner circle than previously known. The images show Mandelson relaxed and smiling alongside the women near the island's infamous temple-like structure and pool area.
Mounting Political Embarrassment
The revelation comes at an awkward time for the Labour Party, which has sought to distance itself from the Epstein scandal. Lord Mandelson remains an influential figure within centre-left politics, regularly appearing on media platforms and advising current leadership.
Political opponents have seized on the images, with one Conservative MP stating: "These photographs demand further explanation. The British public deserve to know exactly what senior politicians were doing socialising with a known sex offender."
Buckingham Palace has also been drawn into the controversy, as the photographs emerged during the same period Prince Andrew faced scrutiny over his own connections to Epstein.
A Pattern of High-Profile Connections
Epstein's island, often dubbed "Orgy Island" by tabloids, served as a retreat for the wealthy and powerful. The financier cultivated relationships with politicians, royalty, and celebrities until his arrest on sex trafficking charges.
Lord Mandelson isn't the only British political figure linked to Epstein. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair also acknowledged meeting the financier, though he denied visiting the Caribbean property.
The identification of these women may provide investigators with new leads in understanding the full extent of Epstein's network and who among the elite might have known about his criminal activities.
Scotland Yard has previously reviewed evidence connected to Epstein but has yet to launch a full investigation into British citizens who may have been involved. These new photographs could increase pressure on authorities to reexamine the case.
