UK PM Starmer’s Communications Director Quits Over Mandelson–Epstein Scandal

The latest tranche of more than 3 million files released includes numerous email exchanges between UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson and Epstein.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in central London, on Feb. 2, 2026. Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s communications director, Tim Allan, resigned on Feb. 9, a day after Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney stepped down over his role in appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington despite Mandelson’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“I have decided to stand down to allow a new No10 team to be built,” Allan said in a statement. “I wish the PM and his team every success.”