TheBadPlaceyahoo news | Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street
British politician Peter Mandelson, then a senior Labour minister, used his position to help convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein organize a brief visit for a 15‑year‑old girl whom Epstein called his “goddaughter”. Email exchanges released by the U.S. Department of Justice show Epstein asking Mandelson to arrange a ten‑minute stop at Number 10 Downing Street and the House of Lords, and Mandelson replying that he would “fine on all” and would try his best to accommodate the request. The girl – later identified as Celina Dubin, daughter of hedge‑fund manager Glenn Dubin – was to be in London with her parents, and the correspondence reveals that Mandelson was willing to use his official influence even while Epstein was serving an 18‑month prison term for procuring a minor for prostitution.
The revelations have sparked a political crisis in the United Kingdom. After the first tranche of the “Epstein files” was published in September 2025, Mandelson stepped down as the UK’s ambassador to the United States. A second tranche in January 2026 alleged that he passed sensitive government information to Epstein on several occasions; the British government referred the matter to the police, leading to Mandelson’s brief arrest and ongoing investigations. The scandal has prompted calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, forced the withdrawal of two senior aides, and intensified scrutiny over the vetting process that allowed Mandelson’s appointment despite known ties to Epstein.
Further documents expose a broader pattern of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein, including financial payments, personal messages, and requests for favors such as trips to Epstein’s Caribbean island. Emails from 2002‑2008 show Mandelson referring to Epstein as a “best pal”, seeking business advice, and even discussing providing “special unpaid adviser” support. The files also link other high‑profile figures—Prince Andrew, JPMorgan executive Jes Staley, and former U.S. Senator George Mitchell—to the network surrounding Epstein. As more WhatsApp messages are expected to be released, the UK government faces mounting pressure to fully disclose the extent of Mandelson’s contacts and to determine whether further resignations or prosecutions are warranted.
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