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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Besley

DARK SECRETS: Mandelson released on bail following arrest over suspicion of misconduct in public office - The Real Truth

  • Lord Peter Mandelson, a former Labour minister, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and subsequently released on bail.
  • He is accused of passing sensitive government information to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as Business Secretary.
  • The allegations emerged from emails within the US Department of Justice's 'Epstein files', suggesting Mandelson discussed policy measures with Epstein after his conviction.
  • Police conducted search warrants at two of Mandelson's properties in Wiltshire and Camden before his arrest in Camden.
  • This arrest follows a similar detention of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on related suspicions, leading the Liberal Democrats to demand the release of files concerning his role as a trade envoy.
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