Met police to launch investigation into alleged Mandelson-Epstein email leaks
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The Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson, a former government minister, for alleged misconduct in public office. The investigation stems from recently released Epstein files that suggest Mandelson leaked confidential Downing Street emails and market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein after the 2008 financial crash. The investigation was prompted by reports and a referral from the UK government following the release of millions of court documents related to Epstein. Detectives are expected to interview Mandelson, request access to his devices, and take witness statements from senior Labour figures, including Gordon Brown. Mandelson has resigned from the House of Lords amid the allegations, and the Prime Minister's office has stated that he "let his country down."
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