Peter Mandelson released from bail conditions
Peter Mandelson, a former cabinet minister, has been released from his bail conditions by the Metropolitan Police, who no longer consider him a flight risk, though he remains under investigation.
The story so far
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How outlets cover it
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Open questions and key claims
London’s Metropolitan Police force said officers arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
He denies wrongdoing.
Mandelson's lawyers said the arrest was prompted by a baseless suggestion he planned to leave the country.
Mandelson’s lawyers called that “baseless.”
Hoyle told MPs he shared the information with police “in good faith”.
Mandelson advised Epstein to 'build a narrative and fight back' in 2011.
Peter Mandelson was arrested in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Who and where
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