UK PM Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein's UK activities, minister says

London: 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 ‌U.S.

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 offences ranging from child sex abuse to trafficking women ​through UK ​airports and ⁠misconduct in public office.

Davies-Jones said any public inquiry could also examine the alleged actions ​of the late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed, another public figure who has been accused of rape and sexual assault by hundreds of victims.