斯塔默因与爱泼斯坦的关系解除曼德尔森的美国大使职务。 Starmer removes Mandelson as US ambassador due to Epstein ties.

英国总理凯尔·斯塔默表示,他"自责", 任命曼德森爵为美国大使是因为曼德逊与杰弗里·爱普斯坦有联系. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "beats himself up" over appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador due to Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein. 斯塔默承认任命是有缺陷的,因为他警告了人们可能会受到影响,导致曼德尔森在2025年9月被解雇. Starmer acknowledged the appointment was flawed after warnings about reputational risks, leading to Mandelson's removal in September 2025. 警方最初错误地定位了这部手机, 这导致调查延迟. The controversy intensified following the theft of former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's government phone, which police initially mislocated, delaying the investigation. 尽管批评者呼吁更加透明, Starmer dismissed claims of a cover-up, while critics have called for greater transparency.