Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ into 10 Downing Street

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ into 10 Downing Street

UK politician Peter Mandelson tried to help Jeffrey Epstein secure access to 10 Downing Street for his 15-year-old ‘goddaughter’. At the time, Epstein was in prison for procuring a minor for prostitution, while Mandelson was serving as business secretary in the UK government.

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