Peter Mandelson
British Labour politician; former European Commissioner and UK ambassador to the US; arrested Feb 2026 on suspicion of leaking market-sensitive government information to Epstein.
Also known as: Baron Mandelson, Pete Mandelson
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Peter Mandelson appears in 6,998 case documents, 2 flight log entries, and 8 email records in the Epstein files.
Peter Mandelson, Baron Mandelson, is a British Labour politician who served as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1999-2001), Secretary of State for Business (2008-2010), European Commissioner for Trade (2004-2008), and as the UK's Ambassador to the United States (2024-2026). He was chairman of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory firm, from 2010. The released DOJ documents reveal an extensive and close personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that continued well after Epstein's 2008 sex trafficking conviction. Hundreds of emails between the two span from at least 2009 through 2012, with frequent late-night exchanges, references to shared social events, and financial dealings. In one email from August 2010, Mandelson wrote about "arranging your new Beirut business and home" for Epstein.
In September 2010, Epstein wrote to Mandelson: "after dancing with everyone at the party, hopefully you will take someone home." A particularly significant email chain from May 29-30, 2012 documents Epstein telling his assistant Lesley Groff: "peter said he was only told about meeting the girls at 745 and not jes at 645" (EFTA01881338, EFTA01881854). Groff replied that during a conversation with "Peter yesterday morning, Peter told me he knew you were to see Jes last night and it would be another fun night." Mandelson appears in Epstein's black book with 5 phone numbers and is listed in flight logs.
His name appears in over 6,900 documents in the released case files. In February 2026, Bloomberg reported that documents show Mandelson and aide Benjamin Wegg-Prosser attempted to secure Epstein a Russian visa through Oleg Deripaska in November 2010, the same month Mandelson's firm Global Counsel was launched. DOJ documents also show that Mandelson forwarded internal UK government financial documents about post-2008 asset sale options directly to Epstein while serving as Business Secretary. Investigators found evidence that Mandelson may have tipped Epstein off that Prime Minister Gordon Brown was preparing to resign in 2010 and that the EU would announce a 500 billion euro bailout to address the Greek debt crisis, giving Epstein potentially market-moving advance information. On September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired Mandelson from the US ambassador post after the revelations became public.
On February 23, 2026, the Metropolitan Police arrested Mandelson at a Camden address on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. He was released on bail, initially to the end of May 2026. His lawyers denied the allegations as baseless. He had resigned from the Labour Party and from the House of Lords in the weeks before the arrest. He does not face sexual misconduct allegations in connection with Epstein.
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Peter Mandelson appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Peter Mandelson, Baron Mandelson, is a prominent British Labour politician who served in several senior government roles including Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, and as European Commissioner for Trade (2004-2008). He has been a key figure in the modernization of the Labour Party and is widely regarded as one of the architects of New Labour alongside Tony Blair. He was created a life peer in 2008 as Baron Mandelson of Foy and Hartlepool.
Mandelson's post-government career has involved advisory and consultancy work with international business and political figures. His name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with five phone numbers, and extensive email correspondence between Mandelson and Epstein spanning from at least mid-2009 through 2013 has been disclosed through the EFTA case files. Financial records also document transfers from Epstein-associated accounts to Mandelson.
Mandelson has publicly denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities. However, the documentary record shows a sustained and substantive relationship involving frequent personal communications, business discussions, financial transactions, and shared social networks with other high-profile Epstein associates.
Epstein Connection
Peter Mandelson maintained extensive direct email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least June 2009 through at least March 2013, as documented in dozens of EFTA case files. The relationship encompassed personal communications, business and political discussions (including matters relating to JPMorgan, Sempra Energy, RBS, and Canary Wharf), and social interactions involving other prominent figures. Financial records show monetary transfers from Epstein-linked accounts to Mandelson via HSBC Bank. Mandelson appeared in Epstein's black book with five phone numbers and was mentioned in the context of social gatherings alongside Ehud Barak and others. Third-party claims in the case files also reference a photograph of Mandelson with Epstein.
Key Allegations(16)
Mandelson maintained regular personal email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least June 2009 through January 2011 and beyond, with Epstein sending casual messages such as 'awake?', 'are you home?', 'call me', 'news?', and 'voicemail'.
documentedEpstein sent Mandelson an email marked 'important' about JPMorgan's planned purchase of Sempra from RBS, sharing insider-level business intelligence about the transaction and Brussels regulatory timelines.
documentedEpstein emailed Mandelson about JPMorgan announcing a building commitment in Canary Wharf, offering Mandelson control over the timing and attribution for his help.
documentedJes Staley (then a JPMorgan executive) sent Peter Mandelson speaking points regarding the Volcker Rule for use in discussions.
documentedFinancial records show a $5,000 debit from an Epstein-associated account via HSBC Bank USA designated to Peter Mandelson.
documentedFinancial records show a transfer through HSBC Bank USA to HSBC Private Bank, 78 St. James Street, London, with Peter Mandelson listed as beneficiary.
documentedEpstein discussed political and business strategy with Mandelson, including references to 'sempra, white house views, darling, votes' and post-election planning.
documentedEpstein referenced Mandelson alongside Ehud Barak and 'Zuckerman' as 'interesting people' he had gathered socially, in the context of a March 2013 email.
documentedAn email references a forwarded message from Mandelson about visiting New York, with Epstein responding about 'you me and bill', suggesting planned meetings with Bill Clinton.
documentedEpstein asked Mandelson about 'Oleg' being in Paris or Moscow, suggesting Mandelson served as a connection to Russian oligarch circles.
documentedEpstein asked Mandelson for help obtaining a Russian visa, indicating Mandelson's Russian connections were used by Epstein.
documentedA third party claimed that Jean-Luc Brunel provided a disk of photos containing a picture of Peter Mandelson with Jeffrey Epstein, which was subsequently published.
allegedA third party made allegations connecting Mandelson to Jes Staley and Adam Castellani, urging the FCA to investigate what Mandelson knew.
allegedA third party alleged that Mandelson, along with Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, 'profited on the rape and sex trafficking of children and young woman'.
allegedMandelson's name appeared in connection with a scheduling discussion involving Governor Bill Richardson, with Epstein's office noting Mandelson thought he would be in New York around May 27-28.
documentedMandelson was listed in Epstein's black book with five phone numbers.
documentedLegal Status
Notable Statements(10)
“l am on Nat boat anchored to a rock on deserted island in Aegean with Josh”
“Peter„ On wed, JPM is going to buy sempra from RBS . RBS was given four years, by the brussels regula...”
“JPM can announce its builidng commitement in canary wharf , with your timing and with any attribiution to your help as y...”
“jes and you. should decide . sempra, white house views. darling. votes.”
“come afterward , i have interesting people. ehud barak, mandelson, zucekrman”
“you me and bill „ how would you like me to respond”
“will oleg either be in paris, thurs till sunday , or moscow next week”
“it was Jean Luc Brunel who gave me a disk of many photos containing Peter Mandelson's picture. That was my photo with Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey, published with the two of them together”
“do you know of joe lewis, spends most of his time in abu dhabi--- reputation?”
“I do not have a visa for Russia, it is a bank holiday in paris today... any ideas how i can g...”
Contradictions(2)
Mandelson has publicly denied any knowledge of Epstein's wrongdoing and characterized their interactions as limited.
Email records spanning at least June 2009 to March 2013 show extensive, frequent, and substantive personal correspondence between Epstein and Mandelson, including business intelligence sharing, political strategy discussions, financial transactions, social gatherings, and mutual use of personal networks involving figures like Jes Staley, Bill Clinton, Ehud Barak, and Russian contacts.
The nature of the Epstein-Mandelson relationship has been characterized as casual or incidental social contact.
Financial records show Mandelson received monetary transfers from Epstein-associated accounts, and emails show Epstein sharing advance business intelligence about JPMorgan transactions and offering Mandelson credit for facilitating deals, indicating a substantive financial and business relationship.
Key Relationships(9)
Extensive direct email correspondence from 2009-2013; financial transfers from Epstein accounts to Mandelson; business intelligence sharing about JPMorgan/Sempra/RBS deals; social gatherings together; listed in Epstein's black book with 5 phone numbers. [efta-efta01824034, efta-efta01824706, efta-efta01826697, efta-efta01482503, efta-efta01482505, d-9149]
Jes Staley (JPMorgan executive) sent Mandelson speaking points on the Volcker Rule; Epstein referenced Staley and Mandelson together in business discussions about Sempra. [efta-efta01826708, efta-efta01824097]
Epstein referenced 'you me and bill' in an email responding to Mandelson's planned New York visit, suggesting planned social meetings involving Bill Clinton. [efta-efta02010633]
Mandelson named alongside Ehud Barak as 'interesting people' at an Epstein social gathering in March 2013. [d-25278, d-36879]
Mandelson named alongside 'Zuckerman' (likely Mort Zuckerman) at an Epstein social gathering in March 2013. [d-25278, d-36879]
Scheduling communication from Governor Richardson's assistant mentioned Mandelson's expected presence in New York around the same timeframe. [efta-01872798]
Mandelson emailed from 'Nat boat' in the Aegean, referring to Nat Rothschild's vessel. [efta-01858946]
Third-party email named Mandelson and Tony Blair together in the context of allegations. [efta-efta00144401]
Epstein informed Mandelson that Eduardo Teodorani and Annabel Nielson were at his ranch. [efta-efta01982388]
Timeline(27 events)
Financial record shows $5,000 debit from Epstein-associated account via HSBC Bank USA designated to Peter Mandelson.
Financial record shows transfer via HSBC Bank USA to HSBC Private Bank, 78 St. James Street, London, with Peter Mandelson as beneficiary.
Scheduling note from Governor Richardson's assistant indicates Mandelson expected to be in New York around May 27-28.
Epstein emails Mandelson asking about the reputation of billionaire Joe Lewis.
Epstein emails Mandelson with the message 'call me'.
Epstein emails Mandelson asking 'when do you leave?'
Epstein emails Mandelson asking 'are you home?'
Epstein emails Mandelson with 'good time'.
Epstein sends Mandelson an email marked 'important' about JPMorgan's planned acquisition of Sempra from RBS, including details about Brussels regulatory timelines.
Epstein emails Mandelson: 'jes and you should decide. sempra, white house views. darling. votes.' -- referencing Jes Staley, Sempra Energy, and political matters.
Epstein emails Mandelson with the message 'awake?'
Epstein emails Mandelson asking for 'Ben's contact info' or to have Ben call regarding 'emi'.
Jes Staley sends Peter Mandelson speaking points on the Volcker Rule for use in discussions.
Epstein emails Mandelson: 'after the election we should...' -- discussing post-election plans.
Epstein emails Mandelson about JPMorgan announcing its Canary Wharf building commitment, offering Mandelson control over timing and attribution for his help.
Epstein emails Mandelson with 'im at...' indicating a location.
Epstein emails Mandelson that Eduardo Teodorani and Annabel Nielson are at his ranch.
Epstein emails Mandelson asking 'news?'
Epstein emails Mandelson asking whether 'Oleg' (likely Oleg Deripaska) will be in Paris or Moscow the following week.
Epstein emails Mandelson seeking help obtaining a Russian visa.
Epstein emails Mandelson asking 'when are you back?'
Epstein emails Mandelson with the message 'voicemail'.
Mandelson emails Epstein about visiting New York the following week. Epstein responds referencing 'you me and bill' and asking how to respond.
Epstein emails Mandelson asking 'well?'
Mandelson sends email stating 'I am on Nat boat anchored to a rock on deserted island in Aegean with Josh' -- referring to Nat Rothschild's yacht.
Epstein references Mandelson alongside Ehud Barak and 'Zuckerman' as 'interesting people' gathered at a social event.
At a Glance
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3 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (2 entries)
2001-2004
“Appeared on 2 documented flights between London Luton Airport, UK and Teterboro Airport, NJ”
Sources
2 sources for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 4 other persons in the Epstein network”
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 1 documents”
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 5 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (4)
External Cross-Check
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Political Donations (1)
Cross-referenced against FEC Schedule A (individual contributions). Name matching does not confirm identity.
Top Recipients
Flight Log Appearances (2)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2004 | London Luton Airport, UK → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Feb 15, 2001 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (8)
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63 years old. . you made it
Re:
Just. | have decided to extend my life by spending more of it in the US
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in the donald white house
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What’s the donald white house ? And how are you ?
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trump/ and having agreat deal of fun. in hindsight. you were right about staying away from andrew. | was right in your staying with rinaldo
Re:
Of course, donald in WH. Will he get there ? Yes, without Andrew it would not have gone nuclear. Did you advise me to stay with R ? Such a handful bu
this is the type of crazy frank rich nytimes that screams be careful
Kennedy didn’t settle for the generic populist rhetoric of Obama’s latest threats to “fight” unspecified bankers some indeterminate day. He instead to
RE: FW: Please forward
home if you want to talk - going to bed early....
Schedule (6)
2010-03-02 to 2013-04-04 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents
Appointment with Peter Mandelson at 71st
71st
Appointment with Peter Mandelson at 71st
71st
Dinner w/Ehud Barak, Nili, Peter Mandelson, Jes Staley, MOH Zuckerman, Camille Douglass, Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Tom Pritzker
Dinner with Ehud Barak, Peter Mandelson, Jes Staley, Mort Zuckerman
Dinner w/Ehud Barak Peter Mandelson Jes Staley, Mort Zuckerman
Dinner with Ehud Barak, Nili, Peter Mandelson, Jes Staley, MOH Zuckerman, Camille Douglass, Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Tom Pritzker
About Peter Mandelson
Who is Peter Mandelson?
Peter Mandelson, Baron Mandelson, is a British Labour politician who served as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1999-2001), Secretary of State for Business (2008-2010), European Commissioner for Trade (2004-2008), and as the UK's Ambassador to the United States (2024-2026). He was chairman of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory firm, from 2010. The released DOJ documents reveal an extensive and close personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that continued well after Epstein's 2008 sex trafficking conviction. Hundreds of emails between the two span from at least 2009 through 2012, with frequent late-night exchanges, references to shared social events, and financial dealings. In one email from August 2010, Mandelson wrote about "arranging your new Beirut business and home" for Epstein. In September 2010, Epstein wrote to Mandelson: "after dancing with everyone at the party, hopefully you will take someone home." A particularly significant email chain from May 29-30, 2012 documents Epstein telling his assistant Lesley Groff: "peter said he was only told about meeting the girls at 745 and not jes at 645" (EFTA01881338, EFTA01881854). Groff replied that during a conversation with "Peter yesterday morning, Peter told me he knew you were to see Jes last night and it would be another fun night." Mandelson appears in Epstein's black book with 5 phone numbers and is listed in flight logs. His name appears in over 6,900 documents in the released case files. In February 2026, Bloomberg reported that documents show Mandelson and aide Benjamin Wegg-Prosser attempted to secure Epstein a Russian visa through Oleg Deripaska in November 2010, the same month Mandelson's firm Global Counsel was launched. DOJ documents also show that Mandelson forwarded internal UK government financial documents about post-2008 asset sale options directly to Epstein while serving as Business Secretary. Investigators found evidence that Mandelson may have tipped Epstein off that Prime Minister Gordon Brown was preparing to resign in 2010 and that the EU would announce a 500 billion euro bailout to address the Greek debt crisis, giving Epstein potentially market-moving advance information. On September 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired Mandelson from the US ambassador post after the revelations became public. On February 23, 2026, the Metropolitan Police arrested Mandelson at a Camden address on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. He was released on bail, initially to the end of May 2026. His lawyers denied the allegations as baseless. He had resigned from the Labour Party and from the House of Lords in the weeks before the arrest. He does not face sexual misconduct allegations in connection with Epstein.
What is Peter Mandelson's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Peter Mandelson appears in 6,998 case documents, 2 flight logs, and 8 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 4 other persons of interest.
Did Peter Mandelson fly on Epstein's planes?
Yes, Peter Mandelson appears on 2 flight manifests from Epstein's aircraft logs, including flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and Palm Beach International, FL.
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