UK Police Open Probe Into Mandelson Over Epstein Information Leaks

British police have confirmed they have opened a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson, marking a major UK political scandal, following allegations that he shared sensitive government information with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report by Reuters.

The UK police probe is being led by the Metropolitan Police investigation, which is examining whether Mandelson committed misconduct in public office.

The decision follows the Epstein documents release, which includes emails that appear to show Mandelson passing on internal UK government communications while he held senior public roles.

Police stressed that the inquiry remains at an early stage and that no charges have been brought.

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The documents, released as part of wider disclosures in the United States, suggest Mandelson may have shared information linked to economic policy and official government thinking. The alleged UK government information leak has raised questions about whether confidential material was improperly disclosed to Epstein, who maintained extensive financial and political connections before his death in prison in 2019. The issue has intensified scrutiny around the Jeffrey Epstein leaks and their international implications.

Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing. In a public statement, he said he never knowingly shared classified material and rejected claims that his conduct breached official rules. However, following the disclosures, he resigned from the House of Lords, marking a significant House of Lords resignation, and stepped away from the Labour Party, deepening the Labour Party controversy surrounding the case.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the Keir Starmer response, describing the allegations as serious and confirming that the government is cooperating fully with the police inquiry. Officials said relevant material has been passed to investigators.

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The offence of misconduct in public office carries severe penalties. Police emphasised that an investigation does not imply guilt, but said the Peter Mandelson investigation warranted close examination due to public interest and its prominence in Reuters UK politics news.