Police engage with Peter Mandelson amid Epstein investigation
Peter Mandelson was escorted from his residence by police as part of an ongoing investigation related to the Epstein files, reports BritPanorama. The 72-year-old former ambassador faces allegations of leaking sensitive government intelligence to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, with law enforcement seen conducting searches at Mandelson’s property earlier this month.
This development follows the recent arrest of Andrew, who was taken into custody at his Sandringham home on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. During Andrew’s detention, authorities spent over 11 hours searching various properties associated with him.
Police are now scrutinizing electronic devices seized during these investigations, including phones and laptops. Meanwhile, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones indicated that Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador will be announced “very shortly in early March.”
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the execution of search warrants at two addresses, including one in Wiltshire and another in Camden. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Hayley Sewart noted, “I can confirm that officers from the Met’s Central Specialist Crime team are in the process of carrying out search warrants at two addresses, one in the Wiltshire area, and another in the Camden area.”
Documents linked to the Epstein investigation reportedly detail the former Cabinet Minister sharing confidential information with Epstein during his time in government. The unfolding scandal has prompted turmoil within the opposition Labour Party, as leader Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash for appointing Mandelson as US Ambassador last year.
Starmer has asserted that Mandelson “lied” regarding the nature of his relationship with Epstein. In response, several Labour MPs have emerged calling for Starmer’s resignation amid escalating discontent over the handling of the situation.
The implications of this investigation extend beyond individual accountability, raising broader questions about governance and the preservation of public trust in political institutions.
