The Labour peer faces possible investigation after disclosures show emails sent to disgraced financier containing confidential information
The Met police have said they are considering whether to launch a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson after fresh disclosures from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Which laws could he potentially be accused of breaking and on what basis?
The Met have said they have received a number of reports relating to possible misconduct in public office. The SNP and Reform UK reported Mandelson to the police to investigate any possible offences. Emily Thornberry, the Labour chair of the foreign affairs select committee, also said she believed his apparent actions should merit a criminal inquiry.
The new disclosures from the Epstein files appeared to suggest Mandelson sent emails to the late sex offender containing confidential information that the government was receiving to deal with the global financial crash while he was business secretary under Gordon Brown. They are thought to have included:
A confidential UK government document outlining £20bn in asset sales.
