Peter Mandelson, a former British government minister and influential figure in the Labor Party, has resigned from the party following renewed scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, who previously served as Britain's ambassador to the United States, stepped down to avoid causing further embarrassment to the party after new allegations surfaced in files released by the United States Justice Department. He denies claims that Epstein made financial payments to him and has pledged to investigate the allegations.

Mandelson's resignation comes after years of controversy surrounding his political career, including previous resignations over separate scandals. The latest revelations also mention other prominent figures, such as billionaire Elon Musk and Mira Nair, the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose names appeared in the newly released Epstein files. Musk has denied any involvement with Epstein beyond limited correspondence. The fallout from the Epstein files continues to reverberate, prompting calls for further investigation into those named.