Mandelson Emails Reveal 'Liberation Day' Celebration for Epstein's Prison Release
Fresh revelations have emerged concerning Lord Peter Mandelson's connections with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, following the latest document release from the so-called 'Epstein files'. The emails, which date back to 2009, appear to show the former UK ambassador to the United States celebrating Epstein's release from jail in a manner that has sparked widespread condemnation.
Crude Exchanges and Celebratory Messages
In one email thread from July 2009, Lord Mandelson seemingly asked Epstein how they should mark his release from prison, after the financier served thirteen months for soliciting prostitution with a minor. Epstein responded with a lewd joke, suggesting they celebrate "with grace and modesty ( those are the names of two strippers )".
Lord Mandelson replied, "From now on, grace and modesty sd (should) be discovered in London." The emails are traceable to him due to his unredacted BT Internet email address in one message and his name in another.
When approached for comment, Lord Mandelson reportedly told the Daily Mail that the messages were his but claimed "they are his [Epstein's] observations not mine". He asserted that he was advising Epstein to "find grace and modesty not strippers".
Further Inappropriate Communications
The 2009 correspondence also includes Lord Mandelson inquiring, "How is freedom feeling?", to which Epstein replied, "she feels fresh, firm, and creamy". The Labour grandee responded with, "Naughty boy." In another message, Lord Mandelson told Epstein upon his release, "Liberation day ! X."
These crude exchanges have provoked disgust among political figures. SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn wrote on social media platform X, describing the participants as "Sick bastards".
Arrangements for Manhattan Stay and Media Warnings
The trove of documents, recently released by the US Department of Justice, includes messages from 2012 that appear to show arrangements for Lord Mandelson to stay at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. Warnings were issued about the need for caution to avoid media attention.
Lord Mandelson apparently said in a message, "I want to stay. Let's go for it, and just be careful," which was then forwarded by Epstein to his then-personal assistant, Lesley Groff. In subsequent messages, Ms Groff expressed concern, writing, "Does that mean pete Mandelson is staying with Jeffrey at 71st street during his visit???" and "Oh wow. Ok. I hope the news people don't find out!".
Links to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
The documents also connect Lord Mandelson with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the King's disgraced brother, who is at the centre of a storm related to the late financier. In a March 2011 email, Epstein asked Lord Mandelson for "suggestions" as questions mounted over their ties, following the publication of a photo of Andrew with his arm around Virginia Giuffre.
Lord Mandelson appeared to advise that Andrew should "sit tight", referencing a meeting between the then-prince and the Queen to discuss the unfolding scandal. He wrote, "On Sky it was reported that A (Andrew) and HMQ (Her Majesty The Queen) met to discuss JE (Jeffrey Epstein). Try and talk later. A has to sit tight."
This advice came after the picture of Andrew with the teenage Ms Giuffre, who claimed she was forced to have sex with him three times, was first published in February of that year.
Ongoing Fallout and Investigations
These latest disclosures have piled further pressure on Lord Mandelson, who is currently facing a criminal investigation and has resigned from the House of Lords. The continuous drip of revelations about his ties with Epstein underscores the ongoing scrutiny and public outrage surrounding the case.
The emails not only highlight inappropriate and celebratory communications but also suggest a deeper involvement in managing the fallout from Epstein's crimes, including connections with other high-profile figures embroiled in the scandal.
