Peter Mandelson to Retire Amid Controversy

Peter Mandelson, Britain's former U.S. ambassador, plans to retire from the House of Lords amidst recent revelations about his associations with Jeffrey Epstein. The announcement was made by House of Lords Speaker Michael Forsyth, who emphasized the public interest in Mandelson's decision to step down.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-02-2026 20:51 IST | Created: 03-02-2026 20:51 IST
Peter Mandelson to Retire Amid Controversy

Peter Mandelson, Britain's former U.S. ambassador, has announced his intention to retire from the House of Lords, according to the chamber’s speaker on Tuesday.

The decision comes in the wake of new disclosures concerning Mandelson's connections to the now-disgraced Jeffrey Epstein, placing renewed scrutiny on the politician.

House of Lords Speaker Michael Forsyth stated that Mandelson's retirement would take effect on Wednesday. Forsyth underscored the significance of public interest as a driver for making the announcement in parliament.

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