UK police called as Starmer moves to expel Mandelson over Epstein leaks

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 3, 2026 at 03:20 PM

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The British government has sent a file of material to police investigating allegations that Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson leaked sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released US Justice Department documents contain over 3 million pages of details about Mandelson's contacts with Epstein, including emails passing on political information. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed "appalled" concern over the revelations and is drawing up legislation to expel Mandelson from Parliament and remove his noble title. Mandelson served in senior government roles under previous Labour governments and was UK ambassador to Washington until he was fired in September. Police are reviewing reports of misconduct to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation. The allegations have sparked a criminal inquiry into whether Mandelson's actions broke the law.

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Police say they are reviewing reports of misconduct “to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation”.

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A trove of more than 3 million pages of Epstein-related documents has been released by the US Justice Department.

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Starmer told his Cabinet he was “appalled” by the revelations in newly released Epstein files.

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Starmer’s government is drawing up legislation to kick Mandelson out of Parliament.

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UK police are assessing whether Mandelson should face a criminal investigation over leaks to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Washington D.C. 30% United Kingdom 40% United States Justice Department 50% House of Lords 50% Labour Party ×270% UK Police ×270% Jeffrey Epstein ×480% Keir Starmer ×380% Peter Mandelson ×690%

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