Peter Mandelson told Jeffrey Epstein “I think the world of you” and that he was “furious about what happened” as the disgraced financier faced charges over soliciting a minor, according to leaked emails.

Reports in both The Sun and Bloomberg have published excerpts of correspondence between Lord Mandelson and Epstein as pressure mounts on the British ambassador.

Their publication comes as Lord Mandelson found himself at the centre of a fresh row over his links to the convicted paedophile, after a birthday message in which he called Epstein his “best pal” was released by US lawmakers. New Feature

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Yesterday Lord Mandelson spoke of his regret at his relationship with Epstein, but also warned that further “embarrassing” corres

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