Epstein Files Threaten to Topple British Monarchy

Revelations from the Epstein scandal could bring down the Keir Starmer government in the UK.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The release of over 3 million documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has triggered a 'pre-revolutionary situation' of anger against the 'establishment' in the UK. The documents have confirmed suspicions of widespread corruption and cover-ups involving officials in the US and UK governments, law enforcement, and media. This has led to the resignation of several top aides to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and there is a 70% chance Starmer could still fall from power. The scandal also threatens to topple the British monarchy, with calls for King Charles III and Queen Camilla to answer questions about their knowledge of the Epstein affair.

Why it matters

The Epstein scandal has exposed the 'unbelievable moral decay and corruption of the Western establishment,' according to Helga Zepp-LaRouche. It has set off an 'avalanche' that could 'completely rip down the entire system.' The revelations threaten to bring down the Keir Starmer government in the UK and potentially even the British monarchy itself, as the public demands answers about the extent of the establishment's involvement in the Epstein scandal.

The details

The release of the Epstein documents has confirmed suspicions of widespread corruption and cover-ups involving officials in the US and UK governments, law enforcement, and media. This has led to the resignation of several top aides to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including his ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, and his director of communications Tim Allan. The scandal has also raised questions about the role of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and his connections to Epstein and the 'Epstein class' of elite pedophiles.

  • On January 30, the U.S. Department of Justice released over 3 million documents related to the Epstein scandal.
  • In early February, Lord Peter Mandelson resigned as Starmer's ambassador to the US after the Epstein documents confirmed he had lied about his relationship with Epstein.
  • On February 9, Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigned over his role in advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson.
  • Also on February 9, Starmer's director of communications Tim Allan stepped down.

The players

Keir Starmer

The current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who came to power in 2024 after a landslide victory over the previous Tory Prime Minister.

Lord Peter Mandelson

Starmer's ambassador to the United States, who resigned in disgrace after the Epstein documents confirmed he had lied about his relationship with Epstein.

Morgan McSweeney

Starmer's chief of staff, who resigned over his role in advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson as ambassador.

Tony Blair

The former UK Prime Minister (1997-2007) who is seen as a lead figure in implementing the imperial agenda of the City of London's oligarchs.

Jeremy Corbyn

The former leader of the UK Labour Party, who was a victim of the 'Blair-Mandelson-Epstein nihilists' who sought to undermine him.

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What they’re saying

“Your friends stay with you and love you.”

— Lord Peter Mandelson, Former UK ambassador to the United States (Executive Intelligence Review)

“The truth about him has been hidden by a sophisticated strategy to cover up who and what he was, to protect those who used him to carry out their efforts to sustain and advance their global empire.”

— Harley Schlanger, Author (Executive Intelligence Review)

“If they don't have answers, if they're implicated in the Epstein class, it's not a good look for the British monarchy.”

— Rep. Ro Khanna, California Democrat (SKY News)

What’s next

The judge in the case against Lord Peter Mandelson will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow him out on bail.

The takeaway

The Epstein scandal has exposed the deep corruption and moral decay at the highest levels of the British establishment, threatening to bring down the Keir Starmer government and even the British monarchy itself. This scandal has the potential to completely reshape the political landscape in the UK and beyond.