As It Arises that Epstein-Linked Mandelson Failed Security Vetting But Was Handed the US Ambassadorship Anyway, PM Starmer Is Again Under Maximum Pressure to Resign

Another day, another Keir Starmer scandal.

The Jeffrey Epstein crisis has resurfaced in the UK, with the revelation yesterday (16) that Peter Mandelson failed the security vetting conducted before his appointment as British Ambassador to the US.

While Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour Party cabinet swear that they were unaware of this fact, the opposition is questioning how a premier could not know, and is again demanding his resignation.

From the leader of the Conservative Party:

It’s now in the national interest he goes.”

We’re only holding him to the standards he set himself.pic.twitter.com/ukzRSnY6bS

— Kemi Badenoch (@KemiBadenoch)April 17, 2026

“Starmer, under renewed pressure to resign, expressed anger on Friday over not being informed that his former ambassador to the United States, Peter ‌Mandelson, had failed security vetting before being handed the job.”

“This is one of the biggest scandals and problems of Keir Starmer’s career.”

Deputy Political Editor@samcoatesskyreveals Peter Mandelson was denied access to the very highest level of security clearance, as the Prime Minister faces calls to resign.https://t.co/pomjsijW7Gpic.twitter.com/dGUl6cZ1uZ

Source: The Gateway Pundit