Prosecutors ‘in close contact’ with police investigating Andrew and Mandelson links to Epstein
Prosecutors in England and Wales are closely monitoring police investigations into Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police is reviewing allegations that Epstein provided Andrew with a woman for sex and that Andrew shared confidential government reports with Epstein.
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Open questions and key claims
The Met has received a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in public office.
Reports will be reviewed to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation.
Starmer believes there is a broader need for the House of Lords to be able to remove transgressors more quickly.
A Downing Street spokesman said it was “right” that Mandelson is quitting.
Michael Forsyth said Mandelson has informed officials he will retire from Parliament’s upper chamber effective Wednesday.
Mandelson has said he cannot recall receiving $75,000 from Epstein.
Hayley Sewart said the searches relate to an investigation into misconduct in public office offences, involving a 72-year-old man.
Officers from the Met’s Central Specialist Crime team are carrying out search warrants at two addresses.
Who and where
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