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UK Leader Apologizes for Ambassador Pick
Prime Minister Keir Starmer picked Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Mandelson had a close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Starmer said he believed Mandelson's lies before picking him. New documents and emails came out about their bond.
Pressure grew on Starmer over his choice. On Thursday, Starmer said sorry to Epstein victims. He regretted not knowing the full truth first.
Klear Note — Jeffrey Epstein was a financier convicted of sex crimes. He died in jail in 2019. His victims have sought accountability from people connected to him.
Key Terms 4
- Keir Starmer
- Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024.
- Peter Mandelson
- British political leader picked by Starmer to be ambassador to the United States.
- Jeffrey Epstein
- American financier who died in prison after crimes against young people.
- US ambassador
- Official who represents one country in another country.