UK leader Starmer apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Mandelson an ambassador job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologized to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington. On Thursday, he expressed regret for believing Mandelson's lies and appointing him. Starmer fired Mandelson in September after emails showed Mandelson maintained a friendship with Epstein following the financier’s 2008 conviction for sex offenses involving a minor. The prime minister now faces fresh pressure over the appointment after newly released documents revealed more details of Mandelson’s close relationship with Epstein. British police are investigating Mandelson over potential misconduct in public office. He is not accused of any sexual offenses.