A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, Lisa Phillips, has publicly rebuked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for appointing former minister Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Phillips, who was trafficked by Epstein at 21, urged Starmer to launch a full public inquiry into Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and anyone who enabled their crimes.

Lisa Phillips demands a public inquiry into Epstein and Maxwell

Phillips told reporters that Starmer’s recent apology "means little without meaningful action" and called for a transparent investigation into the network that protected Epstein.. According to the source, she highlighted that many British victims have already approached police but remain without answers or accountability.

Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment reignites Epstein concerns

The deision to name Mandelson, a former Labour cabinet minister with known ties to Epstein, as ambassador to the United States has drawn sharp criticism. The source notes that warnings about Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein were ignored, prompting questions about whether lessons from the scandal have been learned.

Disappearing messages scandal adds a layer of secrecy

Reports indicate that Starmer’s office uses disappearing messages that automatically delete texts, a practice that has left gaps in the record of communications about Mandelson’s appointment. the government confirmed that Starmer employs the feature but refused to disclose how long it has been in use or the rationale behind it. According to the source, No 10 cited Cabinet Office guidance that such tools must not compromise record‑keeping or transparency responsibilities.

Alex Davies‑Jones cites Mandelson files linking ministers to tech billionaires

Former victims minister Alex Davies‑Jones expressed "deep frustration" after reviewing the Mandelson files, which show ministers courting tech figures like Elon Musk while sidelining victims pushing for stronger online‑harm measures. She argued that the files reveal a stark contrast between the government’s focus on tech lobbying and its neglect of abuse survivors.

Government’s limited response fuels calls for accountability

Both Phillips and Davies‑Jones say they have been ignored by officials, intensifying demands for a public inuiry. The source notes that the government’s refusal to fully explain the disappearing‑message policy has eroded public confidence in transparency at the highest levels of government.