Police searched properties in Wiltshire and Camden linked to Peter Mandelson amid an inquiry into alleged misconduct in public office, including claims he leaked market‑sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. Ministers will hand over communications; questioning is expected within days.

Labour MPs are planning how to remove the PM after a damaging rebellion, considering sending senior female MPs to urge him to stand down. He ignored warnings from ministers, weakening his authority. Rivals wait: Rayner has an unresolved HMRC bill, while Streeting is reluctant to act.

Keir Starmer faces growing dissent among Labour MPs over his handling of the Mandelson scandal. Leadership rivals are circling as the Government yields to backbenchers, allowing scrutiny of No 10 files. Police have advised ministers not to release certain documents during an investigation.

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.