PM Sorry to Epstein Victims Over Mandelson Appointment
Keir Starmer has publicly apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for naming Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US. He admits he “believed Mandelson’s lies” and regrets the decision.
Victims ‘Relive Trauma’ as Accountability Delayed
Starmer acknowledged the deep trauma Epstein’s victims endure. “They have seen accountability delayed and too often denied to them,” he said. “I want to say this: I am sorry.”
The Labour leader continued:
“Sorry for what was done to you. Sorry that so many people with power failed you. Sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him, and sorry that even now you’re forced to watch this story unfold in public once again.”
Starmer Vows Justice and Truth
Despite the backlash, Starmer pledged to fight for justice:
“In this country we will not look away. We will not shrug our shoulders, and we will not allow the powerful to treat justice as optional. We will pursue the truth.”
“We will uphold the integrity of public life, and we will do everything within our power and in the interests of justice to ensure accountability is delivered. That is what the public expects. That is what the victims deserve, and it is what I will do.”
