{"id":50280,"title":"Lord Mandelsons Consultancy Shuts Down Amid Epstein Controversy","publisher":"Stockmark.IT","author":"Stockmark.IT Website","published":"2026-02-20T07:56:24+00:00","modified":"2026-02-20T07:56:24+00:00","canonical_url":"https://stockmark.it/lord-mandelsons-consultancy-shuts-down-amid-epstein-controversy/","markdown_url":"https://stockmark.it/lord-mandelsons-consultancy-shuts-down-amid-epstein-controversy.md","json_url":"https://stockmark.it/lord-mandelsons-consultancy-shuts-down-amid-epstein-controversy.json","category":"Business","categories":["Business","Politics"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/stockmark.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/stencil.default-2026-02-05T081334.050.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"Lord Mandelson’s lobbying firm, Global Counsel, is set to close following revelations about his close connections to Jeffrey Epstein. This development has resulted in a significant loss of clients, prompting the firm’s decision to cease operations.\n\nThe revelation has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, with many former clients distancing themselves from Mandelson. The connections to Epstein, who was a figure embroiled in serious allegations, have raised questions regarding the judgement of individuals within the Labour Party.\n\nMandelson co-founded Global Counsel in 2010, and it has since been influential in political consultancy. The collapse of the firm signifies not only a personal setback for Mandelson but also reflects broader issues concerning ethics and accountability in political lobbying.\n\nThis incident has reignited discussions surrounding the relationship between lobbying firms and their affiliations, particularly in light of ongoing scrutiny over transparency and governance. The implications for the Labour Party may also be significant, influencing its public image and electoral prospects.\n\nAs this story develops, it remains to be seen how the Labour Party will respond to these allegations and whether further fallout will occur among other political figures linked to Epstein.\n\nThe end of Global Counsel marks a pivotal moment for Mandelson and serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities within political lobbying frameworks."}