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'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship

'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship

Summary

Emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein reveal a close and ongoing friendship. These emails occurred both before and after Epstein's conviction in 2008. The communications suggest that Mandelson valued Epstein's advice on both personal and political matters.

Key Facts

  • Peter Mandelson had a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
  • The US Department of Justice released emails showing the extent of their friendship.
  • These emails continued after Epstein's 2008 conviction.
  • In April 2009, Epstein was still in prison but was communicating with Mandelson.
  • The emails often had a jokey and informal tone.
  • Mandelson was receiving political advice from Epstein, including discussions about Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
  • Mandelson sought Epstein's opinion on a draft of his memoir after leaving government in 2010.
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