British PM’s Grip On Power Collapsing In Real Time As Epstein Scandal Engulfs Admin

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been plunged into crisis as fallout continues from revelations linking a senior political appointment to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, triggering high-level resignations and growing calls for his removal.

Starmer told staff Monday morning that he had no intention of stepping down despite mounting pressure inside his own Labour Party, Reuters reported. His show of confidence, however, failed to stem the political damage, as top aides resigned and senior party figures openly questioned whether the troubled prime minister should remain in power.

The turmoil centers on Peter Mandelson, Starmer’s appointed ambassador to the United States. Mandelson was removed from his post in September over his ties to Epstein, and the latest tranche of Epstein-related files released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in January has resulted in a growing scandal enveloping Starmer’s administration.

The DOJ release of files in January triggered a police investigation into Mandelson, who has been accused of passing confidential and market-sensitive information to Epstein in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. The documents also suggest Epstein made payments totaling $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson between 2003 and 2004.

A trove of documents released in September revealed messages in which Mandelson expressed support for Epstein while the financier was facing charges for soliciting a minor in 2008. The files also confirmed Mandelson’s inclusion in Epstein’s 2003 “