Norwegian parliament votes to investigate links between Epstein and foreign office

Prime minister Jonas Gahr Store says connections have been proved between those in trusted and central positions' and late sex offender

The Norwegian parliament has voted unanimously to appoint an independent investigative commission to look into connections between its foreign office and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Speaking before the vote on Tuesday, the prime minister, Jonas Gahr Store, paid tribute to Epstein's victims and said that the files released by the US Department of Justice had clearly shown it is possible to buy and abuse influence if you are rich enough".