The former British ambassador to the US has resigned from the UK Labour Party, over his links with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The BBC reports that Lord Mandelson, who was sacked as the ambassador last year, is now stepping down from the party entirely.

The latest release of Epstein files suggested Epstein transferred Mandelson more than $125,000 in 2003 and 2004.

UK correspondent Mike Pearse explained further.

LISTEN ABOVE

The former British ambassador to the US has resigned from the UK Labour Party, over his links with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The BBC reports that Lord Mandelson, who was sacked as the ambassador last year, is now stepping down from the party entirely.
The latest release of Epstein files suggested Epstein transferred Mandelson more than $125,000 in 2003 and 2004.
UK correspondent Mike Pearse explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Lord Mandelson resigning from Labour after Epstein documents revealed

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/2b371d75-c764-4e7e-ab10-b3e5007b3bf0/transcript

BusinessNZ's calling for a funding reset on medicines, with a new report highlighting the long-term benefits of investing more into healthcare.

The report shows every dollar invested into medicine returns $1.93 to the economy. 

BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich explained that there's long-term benefits into investing more, including boosting productivity and improving the quality of life for New Zealand families. 

"It takes up to six years to get a new drug through - and these are drugs that are available freely not just in Australia, but around the globe." 

LISTEN ABOVE

BusinessNZ's calling for a funding reset on medicines, with a new report highlighting the long-term benefits of investing more into healthcare.
The report shows every dollar invested into medicine returns $1.93 to the economy.&nbsp;
BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich explained that there's long-term benefits into investing more, including boosting productivity and improving the quality of life for New Zealand families.&nbsp;
"It takes up to six years to get a new drug through - and these are drugs that are available freely not just in Australia, but around the globe."&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ Chief Executive on the new report warning NZ to spend more on medicines

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/09d6d0dd-614c-42b7-89bd-b4be0081b7c2/transcript

Tonight on the Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

NZ First's Winston Peters has indicated NZ Super should be restricted to citizens only. Do we see this winning votes - or is this a step too far? Should immigrants who've worked and contributed still be given something? 

The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll shows Labour has dropped to 25.9 percent - the lowest result for them since 2024. Should Labour and Hipkins be worried? Do we see these results improving? 

LISTEN ABOVE

Tonight on the Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
NZ First's Winston Peters has indicated NZ Super should be restricted to citizens only. Do we see this winning votes - or is this a step too far? Should immigrants who've worked and contributed still be given something?&nbsp;
The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll shows Labour has dropped to 25.9 percent - the lowest result for them since 2024. Should Labour and Hipkins be worried? Do we see these results improving?&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

The Huddle: Should Labour and Hipkins be worried after the latest poll?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b3e1e80b-c718-4de6-9759-b4be007ee0c3/transcript

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday  7 September.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 7 September. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 07 September 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/6fa3cb80-6c3a-4cb1-8d5a-b4be0076b7ba/transcript

Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on Lord Mandelson resigning from Labour after Epstein documents revealed

In 1 playlist(s)

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips