The 11 most explosive emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson
Newly released emails regarding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have revealed the extent of his relationships with many high-profile individuals.
More than 3 million pages, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos were made public by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, six weeks after US President Donald Trump enacted a deadline to mandate the release of all Epstein-related files.
But revelations about his apparent communications with Lord Peter Mandelson are among the most explosive, with potentially significant consequences for both the former cabinet minister and the wider political sphere.
The extraordinary exchanges appear to indicate a long, wide-ranging and close relationship between the disgraced financier and Lord Mandelson, including most notably during his time as business secretary in Gordon Brown’s Labor government.
The emails suggest the former minister shared cabinet dealings with Epstein, gave him important updates before they were announced, and apparently helped lobby the government on at least one occasion.
But the emails also suggest the two were both friends and strategic business partners; “You are one of my best friends,” Lord Mandelson tells the sex offender, writing: “Where are you? I miss you.”
Much of this took place after the financier was convicted in June 2008 of solicitation of prostitution and soliciting a minor for prostitution and was subsequently sentenced to 13 months in prison after Lord Mandelson resigned. workforce The latest documents of the party have been revealed.
Here, Independent takes a look at some important emails believed to have been sent between the pair.
‘I finally got him’: How Mandelson persuaded Gordon Brown to resign’
Lord Mandelson is believed to have shared several key inside scoops with Epstein during his time as business secretary from 2008 to 2010, revealing what was going on at the heart of government.
However, it was May 10, 2010 when one of the most important emails was sent. Lord Mandelson declared in a message to Epstein that he had “finally caught him”. [former prime minister Gordon Brown] “I will go today.”
Epstein responded: “I believe some of the chapters in your book should now increase in value.”
Mr Brown announced his resignation 10 hours later in a statement in front of No.
‘I’m going to bed after a day full of drama’
Just a few days ago Lord Mandelson appeared to brief Epstein on the yet-to-be-announced €500 billion bailout of the euro.
The email said: “Sources tell me a 500 billion euro bailout is almost mandatory [sic].” The next message confirmed: “To be announced tonight.”
In a later email he said she had just left number 10 and would call. There was another email: “Going to bed after a day full of drama.”
The next day EU ministers reached a deal worth 500 billion euros to lend to eurozone countries.
‘Interesting note to the Prime Minister’: How Mandelson ‘sent confidential Whitehall information to pedophile’
A year earlier, in 2009, Lord Mandelson appeared to have forwarded an email from Nick Butler, a former special adviser to the then Prime Minister, Mr Brown, to Mr Epstein, who was then under house arrest. The Whitehall document, titled ‘Dear Gordon’, was sent to the prime minister and many senior members of the government.
In this article, Mr Butler shares market-sensitive information and notes that business leaders have raised concerns about the government’s retention of publicly owned “saleable” assets and the government’s intention to sell £20bn of assets. Mandelson apparently forwarded the document with the comment: “An interesting note to the Prime Minister.”
In his reply email, Epstein asks for clarification on this issue before writing, “Land, property, I guess.”
Mandelson ‘delivered memo No. 10’ – in four minutes
Another incident in which Lord Mandelson involved Epstein in government affairs occurred on August 2, 2009. Baroness Shriti Vadera, then deputy minister and adviser to Mr Brown, had sent a memo with suggestions for banks to increase their lending.
The message was sent to the prime minister’s principal private secretary, Jeremy Heywood, and Lord Mandelson, as well as other advisers at Number 10.
Mr Heywood responded to share his thoughts on the email and four minutes later it appears the email chain was forwarded to Epstein by Lord Mandelson.
Epstein tells Lord Mandelson to ‘mildly threaten’ chancellor over bankers’ bonus tax
Over several days in December 2009, Epstein asked Lord Mandelson to lobby the government to change the upcoming bank bonus tax to apply only to cash bonuses rather than non-cash items such as share options, which are often more valuable.
Lord Mandelson appears more than receptive to Epstein’s request, telling him he is “trying hard to change” the policy and offering updates such as “Treasury stepping in”.
Financier warns: “GB [Gordon Brown] He needs friends in May,” referring to the upcoming general election, then orders the labor secretary to “change that” and “deliver the message to Dimon personally,” referring to Jamie Dimon, who has been CEO of JPMorgan Chase since 2006.
A few days later, Lord Mandelson asks Mr Epstein whether Mr Dimon should call then-Chancellor Alistair Darling “once again” on the matter, to which the financier replies: “Yes, and I mildly threaten”.
Darling, who died in 2023, wrote in her biography that Mr. Dimon called her a few days later and was “angry, very angry.” “He said his bank had bought a lot of debt from England and was now wondering whether it was a good idea,” the book said.
Mr Epstein also asks the minister whether a small business fund could be created in exchange for tax relief.
How did Epstein finance Mandelson’s partner’s osteopathy course?
The full extent of the financial dealings between Lord Mandelson and Epstein is unknown, but details of many of the alleged payments have come to light in recent days.
Epstein’s account statements in 2003 and 2004 show he wired a total of $75,000 to Lord Mandelson and his partner and now-husband Reinaldo Avila da Silva.
Responding to questions about the payments on Sunday, Lord Mandelson said: “I have no record of receiving these sums, I do not remember them, and I do not know whether the documents are genuine.”
A few years later, in 2009, Mr da Silva would ask Mr Epstein for help paying for an osteopathy course, which the financier happily obliged.
A Times article on Monday published Lord Mandelson’s response to the course’s funding. “The idea that awarding Reinaldo a fellowship in osteopathy would influence my or anyone else’s views on banking policy is ludicrous,” he said.
‘Hanged parliament’ or ‘a well-hanged young man’
On 6 May, the day of the 2010 general election, Epstein emailed Lord Mandelson for an update asking “is he okay?” he asked.
The former minister appears to have responded to the financier about 20 minutes later, a few hours before the polls closed: “We pray for a hung parliament. Alternatively, a well-hung young man.”
Distribute career guidance on ‘reputation and prestige’
Lord Mandelson appeared to be in contact with Epstein after Labour’s election defeat in 2010, as the financier tried to help him find future employment.
Ministerial rules required ministers to seek advice from the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) on appointments or employment they sought within two years of leaving office.
Epstein told Lord Mandelson he was “working on your constraints” and offered a consultancy role at BP that would fall outside the scope of the rules. He refers to Lord Mandelson as “Petie” in his emails.
The following month, Lord Mandelson also appeared to discuss a potential role for himself at Deutsche Bank for a salary of $1 million plus a bonus of $3 to $5 million.
In an exchange about the former minister’s options, he explains the “high bonus” from his time in public service. Epstein says businesses expect “undivided loyalty” from employees, to which Lord Mandelson says “they will… But they also want me to protect my reputation…x.”
‘Does this mean incest?’
Numerous emails suggest the relationship between Lord Mandelson and Epstein was not just about business or money. The two often shared details of upcoming plans and plenty of jokes.
In October 2009, the pair joked about Princess Beatrice, daughter of Dame Sarah Ferguson (whose emails with Epstein have also recently come to light).
After joking that Lord Mandelson should “marry” the princess, the financier points out that he is already her “Lord President” because he is currently serving as Lord President of the Council.
Mr. Epstein replies: “Does that make it incestuous, how exciting.”
‘Models and dance’
A few years later, in May 2013, the two were still exchanging suggestive emails. records show. Epstein first emailed Lord Mandelson, saying he was aware that he had visited St Petersburg, Russia.
At this point Lord Mandelson, who works in the private sector, responded by asking if Epstein would be there too, and the financier said “not my cup of tea”.
The former minister tries to explain that it’s “a craze”, to which Epstein asks if it means “for gays”, to which Lord Mandelson replies: “Well no, it’s tasteful” [sic] models and dances”.
‘Where is Ru? I miss you’
On 21 December 2010, Epstein emailed Lord Mandelson, telling him of a “good lunch” and that he was “stalking jes”; this was most likely a reference to Jes Staley, then CEO of JP Morgan.
Lord Mandelson appears to reply: “Where are you? I miss you”. Epstein comes back to this: “Call later…”.
