09.02.2026 17:20
The release of new documents belonging to American financier Jeffrey Epstein has caused a major political and social crisis in the UK. The documents allege that former Foreign Secretary Peter Mandelson had close ties with Epstein. This situation has increased the pressure for resignation on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and the monarchy has become a target of public backlash.
The release of new documents belonging to American financier Jeffrey Epstein has led to a major political and social crisis in England. As pressure for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign increases due to the mention of former Foreign Secretary Peter Mandelson in the Epstein files, the monarchy has also become a target of public backlash. Recently, it has been reported that King Charles was booed by citizens at some events he attended.
The latest Epstein documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice have caused a significant stir in the public due to the inclusion of Peter Mandelson among those alleged to have close ties with Jeffrey Epstein, who is associated with crimes of pedophilia and human trafficking. The documents suggest that Mandelson had contact with Epstein during his time as a minister and shared some sensitive information.
These allegations have put the government in a difficult position, especially since Mandelson has been appointed to a critical diplomatic role by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Opposition parties have demanded that Starmer clarify whether he was aware of Mandelson's connections to Epstein when making this appointment. Opposition representatives have called for Starmer's resignation, stating, "If these relationships were known, it is an unacceptable scandal; if they were not known, it is a serious management failure."
Government sources, however, argued that Starmer was unaware of the "depth and darkness" of the relationship between Mandelson and Epstein. Nevertheless, this explanation was deemed insufficient by the public, and reactions quickly spilled into the streets.
During a time of escalating political crisis, the monarchy in England has also faced public anger. It has been observed that King Charles was booed by citizens at some recent official visits and public engagement programs. The British press reports that these protests have emerged as a combination of the Epstein scandal, rising living costs, and a loss of trust in the royal family.
According to experts, the presence of names close to both the government and the royal circles in the Epstein files has triggered a trust crisis not seen in the country for a long time. Political analysts indicate that with the release of new documents in the coming days, pressure on Peter Mandelson will increase, and Keir Starmer's leadership will be seriously questioned.
These developments in England have deeply shaken not only the political balances but also the public's trust in the state and the monarchy.