British police arrest Epstein-linked ex-ambassador Mandelson

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 23, 2026 at 06:45 PM

AI Summary

medium article 2 min

Former UK ambassador and Labour party figure Peter Mandelson was arrested in London on Monday, February 23, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest is linked to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with newly released emails revealing a closer connection than previously known. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 72-year-old man, though they did not directly name Mandelson. Mandelson, who had already resigned from his positions within the Labour Party and parliament earlier in the month due to the Epstein revelations, is currently being questioned by authorities. The investigation stems from concerns that Mandelson may have shared information with Epstein during his time as a government minister.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

US Justice Department 30% Jonah Hull 30% Al Jazeera 30% Gordon Brown 40% Keir Starmer 40% United States ×250% Metropolitan Police 50% London ×360% UK 60% Labour Party ×270% Jeffrey Epstein ×580% Peter Mandelson ×790%

Keywords

peter mandelson 100% jeffrey epstein 90% misconduct in public office 90% arrest 80% labour party 70% investigation 70% uk politics 60% scandal 60% former ambassador 50%