Peter Mandelson was dismissed from his position as the ambassador of Great Britain in the USA due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Peter Mandelson, the British ambassador to the USA, was dismissed after his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein became an additional problem for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is under political pressure. Published emails and letters revealed that Mandelson considered Epstein a "close friend" and advised him to contest his conviction. The British Foreign Office stated that new information about their relationship led to his withdrawal from office. Mandelson, an influential politician, acknowledged that he regrets the association with Epstein.