Met police to launch investigation into alleged Mandelson-Epstein email leaks

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Pippa Crerar and Jessica ElgotFebruary 3, 2026 at 06:58 PM

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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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Ella Marriott 30% Keir Starmer 30% United Kingdom 40% United States Department of Justice 40% Downing Street ×240% Scotland Yard ×250% Gordon Brown ×260% Metropolitan Police ×370% Jeffrey Epstein ×480% Peter Mandelson ×890%

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misconduct in public office 90% peter mandelson 90% email leaks 80% jeffrey epstein 80% criminal investigation 70% metropolitan police 70% downing street 50% gordon brown 50% financial crash 40%

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