Summary
The Metropolitan Police are investigating Lord Peter Mandelson for allegedly giving important government information to Jeffrey Epstein. He is accused of sending emails with sensitive details when he was business secretary. Lord Mandelson plans to resign from the House of Lords but will keep his life peerage.
Key Facts
- The investigation focuses on allegations of misconduct in public office by Lord Mandelson.
- Emails reportedly show Mandelson sharing government information with Epstein in 2009.
- Mandelson served as business secretary under Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
- Scottish National Party and Reform UK reported Mandelson to the police.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticized Mandelson's alleged actions.
- Mandelson plans to resign from the House of Lords but will retain his life peerage.
- The UK government is considering new legislation about removing Mandelson's peerage.
