Police have searched two properties linked to former Labour minister Peter Mandelson as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that homes in north London and Wiltshire associated with Lord Mandelson were searched.
He has not been arrested, and officers said enquiries are ongoing.The investigation follows the release of documents by the US Department of Justice, including emails from 2008 suggesting Lord Mandelson, then UK business secretary, discussed sensitive government information with Epstein.
The messages appear to reference plans for a one-off tax on bankers’ bonuses and an EU financial bailout during the global financial crisis.
Police were seen removing boxes from the London property, while access to the Wiltshire address was reportedly granted without force. Lord Mandelson has previously apologised for maintaining contact with Epstein and expressed regret to victims.
The case has sparked political fallout, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promising the release of documents related to Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US. Several Labour MPs have criticised the decision, while opposition figures have called for accountability.
Lord Mandelson has since quit the Labour Party and retired from the House of Lords as investigations continue.
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