7th February 2026
A Byline Times article report how UK health and defence records connect Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Thiel, Palantir, Mandelson and Russian Criminal networks with links to UK government contracts.
Its all getting more and more murky and you might think its like a spy novel. Remember its UK taxpayers money we are talking about whether health records or defence information.
Read the full article HERE
A summary if your time is short
Main points from the Byline Times report
The full report contains a lot of details outlining Mandelson and others connections and begs many more questions on how Starmers government awarded contracts.
Epstein's investment link with Thiel's venture fund
Emails from the newly released U.S. Department of Justice "Epstein Files" show that Jeffrey Epstein invested as a limited partner in a venture fund managed by Peter Thiel's Valar Ventures.
A former Israeli prime minister's description of Epstein and Thiel as "owners" of the fund was denied by Thiel's spokesperson — but Epstein's role as a significant investor is confirmed.
Epstein’s investment - initially about $15 million has grown to around $170 million in value and is one of the largest remaining assets of his estate.
Partnership continued years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction
The documents show that Thiel and Epstein maintained business communications from 2014-2019, well after Epstein’s guilty plea for soliciting a minor.
Internal communications reveal Epstein received "confidential" investment opportunities and was treated as more than a passive investor.
Connection to Palantir and UK government contracts
Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies, a data and analytics company now deeply embedded in UK government infrastructure with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of contracts, including with the MoD, NHS, police, and nuclear agencies.
Palantir’s expansion into the UK has included direct contracts without competitive tendering and high-level engagement with UK officials.
Political and lobbying ties in the UK
Former Labour politician Peter Mandelson — now under criminal investigation over leaks to Epstein helped Palantir’s lobbying via his firm Global Counsel, even after stepping back operationally, while retaining shares.
Questions have been raised about access and influence surrounding Mandelson’s roles and engagements with both Epstein and Palantir in the UK context.
Context and controversies
The reporting highlights concerns about influence, transparency, and ethical governance, especially given:
Epstein’s criminal history and ongoing legal scrutiny.
Palantir’s sensitive government contracts and data access.
Former UK officials’ roles (Mandelson) in facilitating or maintaining links between these actors.
Official responses
A Thiel spokesperson denied that Epstein "co-owned" the venture fund with him, but acknowledged Epstein was a limited partner investor in the fund.
Summary in simple terms
Jeffrey Epstein invested significantly in a fund connected to Peter Thiel, though Thiel disputes claims they were co-owners.
Epstein remained involved financially for years after his 2008 conviction.
Peter Thiel’s tech company Palantir has major UK government contracts, and ties between politics, lobbying, and these business relationships are now the focus of scrutiny and controversy.
The logic that removed Mandelson must now be applied to Palantir. Britain’s nuclear weapons programme, NHS patient data, military operations, and police intelligence should not be controlled by a company whose founder was Jeffrey Epstein’s business partner.
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Note
Peter Mandelson helped create Global Counsel as a powerful lobbying and advisory consultancy after his decades in politics. Until early 2026 he still owned a stake in it, and the firm advised high-profile clients on interacting with governments. But recent scandals and political fallout — especially revelations about his connections with Jeffrey Epstein — have led to his formal exit from the company and loss of any formal influence there.