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Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a historic apology to Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, admitting he was misled by Lord Mandelson and vowing to prioritize truth over political loyalty.

In a dramatic turn of events that has shaken the foundations of the British political establishment, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued an unqualified apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The apology centers on his previous defense of Lord Peter Mandelson, a stance he now admits was built on "lies" and misplaced trust.
The revelation comes amid a fresh wave of declassified documents and inquiries that have cast a long shadow over Mandelson’s associations with the disgraced financier. For Starmer, who has built his premiership on integrity and judicial prudence, this admission is a damaging blow. It signals a rupture in the long-standing alliance at the heart of the Labour Party and vindicates the survivors who have long argued that the political elite was complicit through its silence and protection of key figures.
For years, questions regarding Mandelson's links to Epstein were dismissed as conspiracy or political mudslinging. Starmer, relying on assurances from his inner circle, had previously batted away these concerns. However, new evidence has made that position untenable. "I believed I was being told the truth," Starmer said in a somber address from Downing Street. "I was wrong. And for that, and the pain my defense caused to the victims, I am deeply sorry."
The apology is not just political maneuvering; it is a legal and moral necessity. The pressure from victim advocacy groups has been relentless, demanding that powerful associates of Epstein be held to account, regardless of their station. Starmer's pivot suggests that the firewall protecting these figures is finally crumbling under the weight of evidence.
This episode serves as a grim reminder of the reach of Epstein's influence. It was not limited to Palm Beach or Manhattan; it extended into the drawing rooms of London's elite. Starmer's apology is an attempt to cauterize the wound, but the infection runs deep.
As the dust settles, the focus will shift to what Starmer knew and when. But for today, the headline is clear: The British Prime Minister has bowed his head to the survivors, acknowledging that in the game of high politics, the truth was sacrificed for too long.
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