
Lord Peter Mandelson’s arrest for misconduct in public office was prompted by “baseless” claims he was planning to leave the country, his lawyers have said.
The former cabinet minister was arrested on Monday and later released on bail.

Lord Peter Mandelson’s arrest for misconduct in public office was prompted by “baseless” claims he was planning to leave the country, his lawyers have said.
The former cabinet minister was arrested on Monday and later released on bail.