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.
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”.
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.
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.
A senior royal urged the public to remember and support victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, saying their voices must be central as new files are released. He is the first in the family to comment after documents referenced his brother.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.