British police yesterday launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain’s former ambassador to the US, over alleged misconduct in public office, following claims that he leaked market-sensitive information to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement that the investigation follows the receipt of reports alleging misconduct in public office, including a referral from the British government.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government handed material to the police to investigate whether Mandelson leaked information to Epstein during the financial crash. Starmer told his ministers yesterday that Mandelson’s alleged leaks to Epstein were ‘disgraceful’. A few hours later, Mandelson said he would retire from parliament’s upper house, the House of Lords.
“The Met will continue to assess all relevant information brought to our attention as part of this investigation and won’t be commenting any further at this time,” Police Commander Ella Marriott said.
Separately, Thames Valley police were reviewing a new claim against the former Prince Andrew, according to a Guardian report.
Mandelson is facing possible criminal charges after emails released by the US as part of the Epstein investigation suggested he had leaked confidential government documents to the financier.
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