Overview
- The Metropolitan Police confirmed an inquiry into a 72-year-old former government minister over alleged misconduct in public office.
- The force said it received multiple reports, including a referral from the UK government, following the latest release of Epstein case materials by the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Police said they will continue to assess information and will not comment further while the investigation proceeds.
- Reporting has identified the subject as Peter Mandelson, with newly surfaced emails indicating exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein that discussed sensitive government policy.
- A government spokesperson said officials stand ready to assist the police, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the allegations to his Cabinet as “disgraceful.”