The never-ending Jeffrey Epstein controversy took another twist on Monday with the arrest of Peter Mandelson in England. Mandelson is expected to face further questioning, with misconduct in public office the specific offence British police are focused on. British prime minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Cork man Morgan McSweeney, has already resigned. Widely regarded as the power behind Starmer’s throne, McSweeney stepped down while taking ‘full responsibility’ for advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson as US ambassador. There is much for Ireland to consider in these recent events, and not just for the political nerds among us.
