Lord Mandelson has been sacked as Britain's ambassador to the US after it was revealed that he had ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Last week, Lord Peter Mandelson came under fire after it was revealed he had sent Epstein a birthday card in 2003, where he described the disgraced financier as his "best pal", per BBC News.
Mandelson has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and insists he wishes he never met Epstein.
Regardless, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was pressured to react, and this morning, he has sacked his colleague.
Here's the statement in full, issued by the Foreign Office: "In light of the additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelson, the Prime Minister has asked the Foreign Secretary to withdraw him as Ambassador.
"The emails show that the depth and extent of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment.
"In particular Peter Mandelson’s suggestion that Jeffrey Epstein’s first conviction was wrongful and should be challenged is new information. In light of that, and mindful of the victims of Epstein’s crimes he has been withdrawn as Ambassador with immediate effect."
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