Newspaper Round Up: 4th of February 2026

Daily Mirror Front Page 4th of February 2026

Police have opened a criminal probe into allegations Lord Mandelson leaked market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. He has quit the Lords. The PM has passed a dossier to officers, and Gordon Brown has criticised him as unpatriotic.

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Times Front Page 4th of February 2026

Lord Mandelson is under criminal investigation over claims he leaked market-sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein while in office. He will leave the Lords. Downing Street backed a full review, and Gordon Brown called the alleged conduct “unpatriotic”.

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Daily Mail Front Page 4th of February 2026

Scotland Yard has opened a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over emails suggesting that, while a Cabinet minister, he tipped Jeffrey Epstein about market‑sensitive government plans. The Government and Gordon Brown referred the allegations to the Met, increasing pressure on the PM.

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Daily Telegraph Front Page 4th of February 2026

Brown alleges No 10 concealed details about Lord Mandelson’s leaked emails with Jeffrey Epstein, demanding a full account from officials. The Met has opened an investigation based on the files. Under pressure, Mandelson resigned from the Lords as scrutiny intensifies.

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i Front Page 4th of February 2026

Police are investigating Peter Mandelson after No 10 handed a dossier alleging he leaked market-sensitive data to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary. The Cabinet Office referred the case to officers. Mandelson is to retire from the Lords.

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Daily Star Front Page 4th of February 2026

Police are investigating Peter Mandelson after he resigned from the Lords. The PM signalled a law change to remove him had he stayed. Labour faces mounting pressure amid scrutiny of his past associations with a convicted offender.

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Financial Times Front Page 4th of February 2026

Police have opened a criminal inquiry into Lord Mandelson’s dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, examining claims sensitive information was shared while he held government roles. Mandelson has resigned from the Lords. Starmer called the conduct disgraceful and urged full co‑operation.

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Guardian Front Page 4th of February 2026

The Met has launched a criminal investigation into claims Peter Mandelson leaked Downing Street emails to Jeffrey Epstein. He has resigned from the Lords amid backlash as officers examine alleged unauthorised copies of official emails.

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Metro Front Page 4th of February 2026

Peter Mandelson has quit the Lords amid scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The Met has opened a criminal investigation into the peer. The PM signalled he could legislate to strip the title if he stayed on, while Starmer faces pressure for having appointed him to a role.

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Independent Front Page 4th of February 2026

An ex-cabinet figure resigned from the Lords as ministers moved to strip his title. Police began a criminal inquiry into alleged leaks to a disgraced financier. The PM said the conduct failed the country, and the Labour leader ordered an investigation amid concerns of further disclosures.

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