MP Alicia Kearns Calls for Inquiry into Lord Mandelson's Links to Jeffrey Epstein
MP Alicia Kearns Calls for Inquiry into Lord Mandelson's Links to Jeffrey Epstein
A letter from Alicia Kearns, the Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford, to Emily Thornberry, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, has revealed a request for a special committee session to question Lord Mandelson regarding his connections to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The letter, dated September 10, 2025, references a recent book about Lord Mandelson's "birthday book" which allegedly contains names and messages related to Epstein. Kearns highlights that Lord Mandelson has admitted to having a friendship with Epstein, despite the fact that Epstein was a convicted paedophile.
Alicia Kearns' letter outlines four specific questions for the Foreign Affairs Committee to address:
Whether the committee will summon Lord Mandelson to a special session to answer questions on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Whether the committee shares the concerns of other MPs who have expressed alarm about Lord Mandelson's repeated links to a convicted paedophile, particularly given his status as a UK Ambassador.
Questions regarding any evidence, public or otherwise, of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Ministers having questions about Lord Mandelson's appointment as Ambassador to the United States.
What efforts have been made to establish the extent of Lord Mandelson's relationship with Epstein and whether it is appropriate for him to continue representing the United Kingdom.
The letter asserts that the delay in addressing these questions is "long overdue" and that the "reputation of our committee can hinge on how deep Lord Mandelson's relationship was." It concludes with a direct appeal for the committee to provide some clarity on the matter.
