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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Besley

Mandelson released on bail following arrest over suspicion of misconduct in public office

United States Jeffrey Epstein Peter Mandelson Business Camden (Geopolitical Entity) Department of Justice Paedophile Police Wiltshire
  • Lord Peter Mandelson, a former Labour minister, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and subsequently released on bail.
  • He is accused of passing sensitive government information to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as Business Secretary.
  • The allegations emerged from emails within the US Department of Justice's 'Epstein files', suggesting Mandelson discussed policy measures with Epstein after his conviction.
  • Police conducted search warrants at two of Mandelson's properties in Wiltshire and Camden before his arrest in Camden.
  • This arrest follows a similar detention of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on related suspicions, leading the Liberal Democrats to demand the release of files concerning his role as a trade envoy.
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