Starmer is not in Epstein files, Trump is. Here’s why the UK leader almost lost his chair, while US President gets support
Starmer was thus under fire for poor judgement in choosing his ambassador. The answer lies in the nature of British polity, Starmer and Mandelson’s reputations, and in the American political landscape. In the latest Epstein files, while Mandelson is not implicated in sexual misconduct, he appears to have passed on confidential information to Epstein while holding important positions in the UK government. Story continues below this adThe asymmetry of accountability: Starmer vs. TrumpDespite this, the accountability expected from Starmer in the UK is much more than from Trump in the US. Story continues below this adKeir Starmer, meanwhile, has to answer to the UK’s ‘high-trust’ ecosystem.
Source: Indian Express February 12, 2026 02:13 UTC
