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Peter Mandelson

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Note: This article was generated by AI (claude-opus-4-6) on 2/21/2026 from the Epstein Files email archive. It may contain inaccuracies. View original emails
Peter Mandelson
Emails
6,270
Threads
4,389
Active
from Jan 1990
Top contacts
Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Lesley Groff, Jes Staley, Desmond Shum
Source
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Contents
  1. 1Background
  2. 2Correspondence with Epstein
  3. 3Early Relationship: Ghislaine Maxwell (2002)
  4. 4Visits to Epstein Properties
  5. 5Document References
  6. 6Connections

Peter Benjamin Mandelson, Baron Mandelson, is a British Labour politician, former European Commissioner for Trade, and founding chairman of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory firm. The Epstein archive reveals one of the most intimate and sustained relationships of any figure in the collection: over 5,600 emails with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least 2002 to 2016, plus an earlier correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell dating to mid-2002.

The archive contains several explosive exchanges. In July 2009, when Epstein urged Mandelson to make "bold moves," Mandelson asked: "In what areas..? Policy, social or sexual?" — and Epstein confirmed "all." In November 2009, after receiving a news article explicitly describing Epstein as a "convicted child sex offender" who had sex with "numerous underaged girls," Mandelson characterized the article as "the tip of an iceberg" and asked about a plan for "revealing the rest." In January 2010, Epstein referenced "the worry of future blackmails" in discussions about Mandelson's tax situation. Throughout their correspondence, Epstein made repeated sexual comments about Mandelson's private life, took credit for directing his romantic relationship, provided accommodation for his partner, served as his principal political and career advisor, received real-time intelligence on UK government crises, and was used by Mandelson to broker introductions to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. A letter to the US Attorney urged investigators to interview Mandelson about both Epstein's sexual crimes and financial dealings.

Background#

Peter Mandelson (b. 1953) served as MP for Hartlepool, held senior Cabinet posts under Tony Blair including Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Secretary of State for Business, and served as European Commissioner for Trade (2004–2008). He was created Baron Mandelson in 2008 and returned to government as First Secretary of State and Business Secretary under Gordon Brown (2008–2010). He resigned from Cabinet twice — in 1998 over an undisclosed home loan and in 2001 over the Hinduja passport affair — earning the moniker "twice fallen." In 2008, he was embroiled in controversy for socializing with Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska on a yacht in Corfu, though he denied any impropriety. After leaving government, he founded Global Counsel, a political strategy advisory firm. (Wikipedia)

Correspondence with Epstein#

"Policy, Social or Sexual?" — The July 2009 Exchange

On July 20, 2009, Epstein wrote to Mandelson: "bold moves ,, needed for september. you have nothing to lose .." Mandelson replied: "In what areas..? Policy, social or sexual?" Epstein confirmed: "all plus educational. financial, -you have nothing to lose, it makes you even more powerful." (Email thread)

This exchange demonstrates that Mandelson understood Epstein's offers of assistance could extend to sexual matters, and that Epstein affirmed this without hesitation, additionally promising that such "bold moves" would increase Mandelson's power.

"Tip of an Iceberg" — Knowledge of Epstein's Crimes

On November 7, 2009, Epstein forwarded Mandelson a Google Alert containing a Broward New Times article headlined "Scott Rothstein: The Jeffrey Epstein And Bill Clinton Ploy," which referenced "numerous underaged girls who had sex with Palm Beach billionaire and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein." Mandelson read it and responded: "This is interesting but, as the tip of an iceberg, revealing the rest needs careful planning. What is the plan?" Epstein replied: "no plan yet..Like you, unfortunately it is up to me." (Document)

The phrase "tip of an iceberg" implies Mandelson knew there was far more to Epstein's situation than what was publicly known. His call for "careful planning" in "revealing the rest" treats the matter as a strategic challenge rather than a moral crisis. Epstein's reply — "Like you, unfortunately it is up to me" — links their situations, suggesting shared exposure or shared responsibility for managing the information.

"Future Blackmails" — The JPMorgan/Tax Exchange

On January 22, 2010, Epstein informed Mandelson that JPMorgan intended to cancel its new London building project. Mandelson suggested the bank should "cancel US in light of Obama" and that "Alistair and I need to talk to Jess in Davos" — referencing Chancellor Alistair Darling and JPMorgan's Jes Staley. Epstein rejected this framing: "no, it was due to your tax, alone. and the worry of future blackmails. - however, now with obamas frontal attack, I think they should postpone the announcement. I would like to think how YOU can use this to your advantage. does he cancel and then have you resurrect the relationship.. careful planning req." (Document)

The reference to "future blackmails" in the context of Mandelson's tax situation, combined with Epstein's strategizing about how Mandelson could leverage a major corporate decision, suggests Epstein saw vulnerability and was coaching Mandelson on how to manage it.

Sexual Comments and Intimate Knowledge

Epstein repeatedly made sexual remarks about Mandelson's private life, suggesting extraordinary familiarity:

  • October 5, 2009: Epstein suggested Mandelson should "marry Princess Anne" to become prime minister. When Mandelson quipped "I'll get straight on to it," Epstein replied: "you getting straight is too horrible to imagine." Mandelson said he'd "be so boring," to which Epstein clarified: "I was referring to your appendage, not your proclivity." (Document)

  • November 29, 2009: During a political discussion about Gordon Brown's leadership, Epstein interjected: "are you sure the backpressure from you lack of sex. is not turning your brain into fois gras." (Document)

  • November 6, 2016: Epstein told Mandelson: "in hindsight. you were right about staying away from andrew. I was right in your staying with rinaldo." This confirmed Epstein had actively advised Mandelson on his romantic relationship with partner Reinaldo Avila da Silva, and took personal credit for it years later. It also shows Mandelson had warned about associating with Prince Andrew. (Email thread)

Reinaldo: Accommodation, Property, and Relationship Management

Epstein's involvement in Mandelson's personal life extended to practical arrangements for his partner:

  • November 24, 2011: Mandelson asked Epstein for help with accommodation for Reinaldo. Epstein forwarded the request to staff: "reinaldao needs an apt for a few days, peters boyfriend, please organize." (Email thread)

  • March 20, 2011: Mandelson forwarded Epstein a property investment analysis and discussed purchasing a flat, noting: "Rent not good. No possession or emotional investment. And nothing permanent for R" — "R" being Reinaldo. Epstein advised that a home "buys him peace" even if not economically rational. (Email thread, via EFTA01837935)

Political Intelligence: The Gordon Brown Strategy Sessions

The archive reveals Epstein functioning as a shadow political advisor during one of the most sensitive periods in British politics.

November 29, 2009 — Labour leadership crisis: In a remarkable exchange, Epstein coached Mandelson on how to handle Gordon Brown's weakening position: "not iniate, tell gb you see the winds blowing and you are loyal, first second and third... i don't suggest you tell him to step down, tell him you are his friend and am frustrated as much as he." Mandelson replied that Brown was "highly sensitised to movement of my eyebrow" and would "immed push panic button." Epstein warned: "he would be stressed not knowing what you really think, his fear of your unknown move will drive him to start to undermine you, just in case." Epstein drafted talking points for Mandelson to use with Brown: "I know you are aware that there are voices that are getting louder about the difficulty we face. I am loyal to you." He also asked: "while bens view might bolster yours. what does tony say?" — referencing Benjamin Wegg-Prosser and Tony Blair. (Document)

May 8, 2010 — Coalition crisis: During the post-election negotiations that would determine the next British government, Epstein texted "Well?" and Mandelson replied from the heart of the negotiations: "All day first with GB then with Libs. They are all pretty bonkers..." and "Cos GB thinks British economy will collapse without hi£ at helm." Epstein advised: "why not let tones govern with minority, no coalition cant get anything done.. finish your book, enjoy your summer." (Document)

November 1, 2009 — Economic intelligence: While Mandelson was still in government, Epstein provided economic commentary: "I'm looking at the uk numbers and it appears you guys are almost bankrupt" and "you need to get money in the front and not the back door." Mandelson responded: "Sounds to me that I have to take my limited savings offshore asap.." Epstein urged Mandelson to direct UK signal intelligence resources toward biomedical research, referencing GCHQ-style capabilities: "The signal processing that you use, like osa for decoding and interception, should be tasked with unmasking the hidden biological codes." (Email thread)

LIBOR Intelligence Sharing

On July 15–16, 2012, Epstein asked Mandelson: "what do you know of the libor scandal.. do you know the other s at barclay.. lets talk tomorow" and "how close are you and agius?" (Marcus Agius, Barclays chairman). Mandelson shared a detailed Global Counsel analysis of the banking crisis and described his closeness to Agius as: "Like jes's wife." Epstein then forwarded Mandelson's confidential Global Counsel analysis directly to Jes Staley at JPMorgan. (Email thread; Forwarded to Staley)

This chain shows Epstein extracting proprietary political intelligence from Mandelson's consulting firm and passing it to a competing financial institution — a potential breach of Mandelson's professional obligations and a demonstration of how Epstein monetized his network.

Russian Connections: Brokering Epstein-Deripaska

On November 11, 2010, Epstein's assistant emailed an unidentified recipient: "My name is assistant to Jeffrey Epstein. I was given your email by Peter Mandelson. I'm writing to see what the possibilities are of Jeffrey and Oleg to meet in Moscow next week Tuesday or Wednesday?" (Email thread)

Mandelson was directly facilitating an introduction between Epstein and "Oleg" — almost certainly Oleg Deripaska, the Russian oligarch whose yacht Mandelson had controversially visited in Corfu in 2008. Despite that earlier scandal nearly ending his career, Mandelson continued to serve as a bridge between Epstein and Deripaska.

On October 23, 2011, Mandelson texted Epstein from Moscow: "Sitting in club 35 in moscow after manicure, pedicure, massage, swim, waiting for omelette. Call me..." (Email thread)

Post-Government Career: Epstein as Gatekeeper

When Mandelson left government in 2010, Epstein became central to his career transition:

  • June 24, 2010: Mandelson reported: "Just had three hour dinner with Lee Kuan Yew. He is prepared to help me in China. Thinks that I need a 'perch', a bank." (Document)

  • July 13, 2010: Mandelson forwarded an exchange with Jes Staley to Epstein, adding: "Nice guy, jes. I am getting very anxious about how I am going to earn my living from August 13!" Staley had written: "If I can ever help on your next chapter, please let me know." (Document)

  • July 5, 2010: Mandelson told Epstein: "Just had lunch with RBS ceo. He says I should not worry too much about putting a little distance between govt and what I do next. I need to be sanitised!" (Document)

  • July 3, 2010: Mandelson reported: "Deutsche seeking initial response next week" — Deutsche Bank was courting him for a role. (Document)

  • January 20, 2011: When a contact tried to recruit Mandelson for a "Li Ka Shing deal," Epstein vetted the intermediary: "he is also trying to involve sultan, no one i know knows him, I fear he is a fake." (Email thread)

  • January 23, 2011: Mandelson shared with Epstein a confidential business review of Global Counsel by James Palumbo (Ministry of Sound founder), which detailed fee structures averaging £200,000 per client and a client roster spanning "Russia, China, South America, Africa, oil, banking, governments." (Document)

Epstein served as an advisor, vetting mechanism, and connector for Mandelson's transition from government to lucrative consulting — a role that gave Epstein continuing influence over a senior British political figure.

The Congolese Bank Project

On January 14, 2011, Mandelson forwarded Epstein a detailed meeting report from a Nedbank meeting about establishing a Congolese bank that would handle "Management of Public Oil Funds" and "Government Debt Transactions" in Congo-Brazzaville, involving former Central Bank Vice-Governor Rigobert Andely. (Email thread)

Health Dependency and Personal Vulnerability

On June 28, 2010, Mandelson texted Epstein: "I am feeling jangly. Do you think this is cos of flight? Nerves about book and job prospects? Or that I have stopped taking niaspan?" Epstein replied: "all of the above." (Email thread)

Mandelson was consulting Epstein about his medication and mental health, reflecting a level of personal dependency that goes far beyond a casual social acquaintance.

Copyright Warning: Protecting the Correspondence

On November 6, 2016, Epstein advised Mandelson: "peter, in your disclaimer at the bottom of your emails you should add, copyright - all rights reserved. this makes it problematic for a newspaper to print without consent." (Document)

This shows Epstein was actively thinking about preventing their correspondence from being published — anticipating the very disclosure that eventually occurred.

Early Relationship: Ghislaine Maxwell (2002)#

The archive reveals that the Mandelson-Epstein relationship was initially mediated through Ghislaine Maxwell, with whom Mandelson had an intimate, flirtatious correspondence as early as mid-2002 — before Epstein's criminal investigation became public:

  • June 17–20, 2002: When Maxwell told him "do not be disgusting," Mandelson replied: "I love disgusting. That's why I am wild and dangerous, and twice fallen...." Maxwell warned: "You spoiled Jeffrey's lunch. Pete I have warned you about that before. Behave or you will be punished like the bad boy you are." She also assured him: "Suffice it to say that neither me not mine will lead to the third spill" — referencing his two forced resignations. And: "every time you do not hear from me it means that I am busy working to keep you to the style you have become accustomed to." (Email thread)

  • September 14, 2002: Mandelson wrote Maxwell: "I feel so low that I can hardly communicate but I will pull myself together... Missing you. Love P." Maxwell replied: "Pete, what is wrong, I am here for you. Call me - Clinton sd he will do what you want at the conference." (Email thread)

  • Maxwell discussed traveling with Clinton and Epstein: "JE and are will be in Europe coming w/Clinton that week of the 1st Oct and we would love to" (Email thread), and referenced "flying my helicopter from PB to the Island" while discussing "plans w/you + act. for the money" (Email thread).

Maxwell's promise to keep Mandelson "to the style you have become accustomed to" and her assurance that "neither me not mine will lead to the third spill" suggest she — and by extension Epstein's operation — had some form of influence or leverage over Mandelson's lifestyle and career.

Visits to Epstein Properties#

New York Mansion — Multiple Visits (2012–2013, post-conviction):

  • May 2012: Mandelson appeared on Lesley Groff's "NY People to See List" as "Available (except for Tuesday night, May 29; leaves Wed, May 30, at noon)" alongside names including "Barbro's girl," Larry Delson, and others. (Document) Epstein's schedule confirmed "Peter Mandelson in NY around May 26th-30th" during the same week as meetings with Reid Weingarten (Epstein's attorney) and dinners with "Sultan." (Document) An Amtrak ticket was booked by Epstein's staff for Mandelson from New York Penn Station to Boston on May 30. (Document)

  • April 4, 2013: Lesley Groff confirmed a dinner at Epstein's home: "Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Ehud Barak, Peter Mandelson, Jes Staley, mort Zuckerman (who wants to bring a date) are all confirmed." (Email thread)

A letter to the US Attorney stated that Mandelson "stayed in at least two of Epstein's properties, including the New York mansion. On one stay he was accompanied by his partner Reinaldo Avila da Silva."

Document References#

A letter sent to the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, dated June 2020, urged investigators to seek information from Mandelson. It stated: "Although not as deep a relationship as Andrew's, Mandelson's intimacy with Epstein lasted over a period of years." The writer speculated: "I would not be surprised if Epstein offered the services of men or boys to those of his guests whom he thought might enjoy them... Epstein would have had access to boys who were brothers, friends or lovers of the girls he exploited." The letter also linked Mandelson with Prince Andrew and Kevin Spacey: "Epstein's associates, Andrew, Mandelson and Spacey had social or professional connexions with each other in England."

Connections#

  • Jeffrey Epstein: 5,641 emails — the dominant correspondence in the archive, spanning political strategy, career planning, personal relationships, financial intelligence, and sexually charged banter.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell: 65 emails — the initial intermediary who introduced Mandelson to Epstein's circle, with flirtatious correspondence from 2002 including references to Clinton, the island, and maintaining Mandelson's lifestyle.
  • Lesley Groff: 32 emails — Epstein's executive assistant, who managed Mandelson's New York schedules, guest lists, and travel arrangements including Amtrak bookings.
  • Jes Staley: 23 emails — then CEO of JPMorgan's investment bank. Epstein connected Mandelson and Staley for career purposes, and forwarded Mandelson's confidential LIBOR analysis to Staley.
  • Desmond Shum: 17 emails — likely connected to Mandelson's China business interests through Global Counsel.
  • Rigobert Andely: 13 emails — former Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Congo, involved in the Congolese bank project Mandelson brought to Epstein.
  • Benjamin Wegg-Prosser: 10 emails — Mandelson's longtime aide and co-founder of Global Counsel, referenced by Epstein as "Ben" in political strategy discussions.
  • Boris Nikolic: 9 emails — Epstein associate who appeared on the same scheduling documents as Mandelson.
  • Reinaldo Avila Da Silva: 8 emails — Mandelson's partner, for whom Epstein arranged accommodation and about whose relationship Epstein claimed credit.
  • Rosalyn Fontanilla: 8 emails — Epstein household staff.
  • Oleg Deripaska: Referenced in correspondence — Russian oligarch whom Mandelson directly facilitated meeting with Epstein.
  • Prince Andrew: Referenced — Mandelson warned Epstein about associating with Andrew; Epstein later acknowledged "you were right about staying away from andrew."
  • Woody Allen, Ehud Barak, Mort Zuckerman: Co-guests at the April 2013 dinner at Epstein's mansion.
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