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Missing Emails Trigger Investigation into Mandelson's Conduct

2/28/2026

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Global Counsel's internal review found many of Lord Peter Mandelson's business emails missing.
The audit followed the UK government's release of communications from his tenure as ambassador to the US.
The firm entered administration last week, with administrators investigating email disappearances.
Mandelson was arrested for misconduct related to leaking documents during his tenure as Business Secretary.
The European Commission is reviewing his conduct due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Story summary

Global Counsel's internal review found many of Lord Peter Mandelson's business emails missing.
The audit followed the UK government's release of communications from his tenure as ambassador to the US.
The firm entered administration last week, with administrators investigating email disappearances.
Mandelson was arrested for misconduct related to leaking documents during his tenure as Business Secretary.
The European Commission is reviewing his conduct due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein.