Starmer quizzed about ’close political ally’ Lord Mandelson’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein

Keir Starmer was asked about reports that his close political ally, Lord Mandelson, may have had connections to Jeffrey Epstein. A reporter asked Mr Starmer the question at an event which launched Labour’s general election campaign on Thursday 4 January. The reporter referenced a 2023 report by JP Morgan which alleged that Lord Mandelson visited Jeffrey Epstein’s New York City home in 2009 whilst in Gordon Brown’s government. Starmer stressed that he did not know any more than the reporter and said that he did not have much to add. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: