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Peter Mandelson Arrested Amid Epstein Allegations, Starmer's Setback

2/27/2026

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Peter Mandelson, Lord Mandelson, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The Daily Telegraph ran a photo of him escorted from his London home by police.
The arrest is a setback for Sir Keir Starmer amid a police probe into allegations that Mandelson shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein when he was business secretary.
Mandelson has not commented on the allegations but says he acted lawfully and without financial motivation.

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Peter Mandelson, Lord Mandelson, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The Daily Telegraph ran a photo of him escorted from his London home by police.
The arrest is a setback for Sir Keir Starmer amid a police probe into allegations that Mandelson shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein when he was business secretary.
Mandelson has not commented on the allegations but says he acted lawfully and without financial motivation.