UK PM Burnham Considering Inquiry into Epstein, Minister Says

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to members of the media during a visit to HM Coastguard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, in Dover, southern England, on August 2, 2026. (AFP)
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to members of the media during a visit to HM Coastguard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, in Dover, southern England, on August 2, 2026. (AFP)
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UK PM Burnham Considering Inquiry into Epstein, Minister Says

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to members of the media during a visit to HM Coastguard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, in Dover, southern England, on August 2, 2026. (AFP)
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to members of the media during a visit to HM Coastguard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, in Dover, southern England, on August 2, 2026. (AFP)

British ‌Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking at holding a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the UK, victims minister Alex Davies-Jones told the BBC.

Nearly seven years after his death, the Epstein ‌scandal has rocked the ‌British establishment, leading ‌to ⁠the arrest of Andrew ⁠Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles' brother, and of Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the US.

Burnham, who became prime minister in July, will meet Epstein's ⁠victims, Davies-Jones told BBC ‌Newsnight, ‌and a public inquiry could follow.

"We are ‌looking into this. We ‌are seeing what is possible," the minister said.

British police are already investigating a number of allegations related to ‌the disgraced financier, with possible offenses ranging from child ⁠sex ⁠abuse to trafficking women through UK airports and misconduct in public office.