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Explore the controversial career of Lord Peter Mandelson, from his rise to power to his connections with scandal & corruption, including ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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Why are the police investigating Peter Mandelson after the release of Epstein files? | BBC Newscast
4 feb 2026 BBC Newscast
The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson after new files released seemed to suggest he had passed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Lord Mandelson has resigned from the House of Lords following the latest revelations, though he retains the right to use the title of Lord.
The government says it is moving to draft legislation that will strip him of his title and the opposition are expected to try and force the government to release papers relating to Mandelson’s hiring as US ambassador.
Adam and Chris are joined by Dominic Casciani, BBC home affairs correspondent and Daniela Relph who has the latest on seeming revelations about Sarah Ferguson.
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Peter Mandelson has ‘no recollection’ of receiving money disclosed in Epstein files | ITV News
1 feb 2026
Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the US, has said he has “no recollection” of receiving the sums of money mentioned in the latest Epstein files, and said he does “not know if the documents are authentic”.
The statement comes the day after more than 3 million pages of documents were released by the US Justice Department in its latest Epstein disclosure, along with over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.
The documents showed that Epstein wired thousands of pounds after Peter Mandelson’s husband asked him to pay for his osteopathy course fees.
The exchanges are between Epstein and Reinaldo Avila da Silva, Mandelson’s husband, about covering the fee for him to attend the British School of Osteopathy.
“I have no record and no recollection of receiving these sums and do not know if the documents are authentic,” Mandelson said on Sunday.
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Peter Mandelson has ‘no recollection’ of receiving money disclosed in Epstein files | ITV News
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Thames Valley Police said it is assessing a claim that a woman was sent by Jeffrey Epstein to Andrew at Royal Lodge in 2010.
The former duke has not responded to the newest claim, but has previously denied all wrongdoing related to Epstein.
Mandelson quits UK’s House of Lords over Epstein scandal
3 feb 2026
Former British government minister Peter Mandelson is to step down from the House of Lords in London amid allegations that he passed market-sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had threatened legislation within weeks to strip Mr Mandelson – a former Northern Ireland secretary -of his title while police are assessing information relating to alleged misconduct in public office.
The Cabinet Office passed material to police after an initial review of documents released as part of the Epstein files found they contained “likely market-sensitive information” and official handling safeguards had been “compromised”.
The files, released by the US Department of Justice, apparently showed that Mr Mandelson – as business secretary – gave material to Epstein while the government dealt with the 2008 financial crash and its aftermath.
Meanwhile in the US, Former US president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton will testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The decision could divert a planned vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives to hold the two prominent Democrats in contempt, which could lead to criminal charges.
Epstein Was GAY? INTIMATE Emails With UK Politico Peter Mandelson Reignite Secret Sexuality Claims
Morgan McSweeney resigns as UK PM’s chief of staff following Mandelson scandal | BBC News
8 feb 2026 #UKNews #BBCNews
Morgan McSweeney has quit as the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.
In a statement, he took “full responsibility” for advising the PM to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador last year, a decision he called “wrong”.
“Our party and I owe him a debt of gratitude, and I thank him for his service,” Starmer said.
Mandelson ‘betrayed our country’, says UK PM | BBC News
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UK PM Sir Keir Starmer told MPs during Prime Minister’s Questions that Peter Mandelson had “betrayed our country” after “lying repeatedly” about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The prime minister voiced his “regret” about appointing Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington in 2024, as he was pushed in the Commons on what he knew, and when, before making that decision.
The PM also told Parliament he will release all material relating to the appointment, barring national security and “international relations” exemptions.
It comes as the connections between Epstein and Mandelson became more apparent after the latest tranche of files was released by the US Justice Department.
Our panel discuss royal reaction to the Epstein scandal – and the vetting of Peter Mandelson
‘Privileged People GET AWAY With CRIMES!’ | Why Won’t Police Launch A CRIMINAL Probe Into Andrew?
15 feb 2026 LONDON
Pressure is growing for police to investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Jeffrey Epstein after new US files highlighted emails and claims about his contact with the convicted sex offender.
Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions, said “nobody is above the law” and said he had confidence police would act independently. Thames Valley Police said it is assessing allegations, including claims Andrew shared confidential trade envoy documents with Epstein and that an Epstein associate joined an official overseas trip. Buckingham Palace has said the King is ready to support police if asked.
Kevin O’Sullivan speaks with Reform defector and former Labour MP, Simon Danczuk.
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“Appalling behaviour” | Emily Thornberry & Stephen Flynn on Mandelson & Epstein email allegations
3 feb 2026 #politics #ukpolitics #epsteinfiles
The Met Police says it is reviewing reports of alleged misconduct in a public office after emails suggest Peter Mandelson forwarded internal government information to Jeffrey Epstein when he was business secretary in 2009. Labour MP Emily Thornberry, SNP MP Stephen Flynn and tax expert and journalist Dan Neidle discuss the allegations facing Peter Mandelson. Presented by Victoria Derbyshire with Political Editor Nick Watt.
Epstein-Mandelson: what does it all mean for Starmer? | ITV News
Amongst the 3m documents are emails appearing to show that at the height of the financial crisis, Mandelson was sharing highly sensitive government information with the sex-offender financier.
So what exactly was that information and how could Epstein have used it?
Meanwhile, where does all this leave Keir Starmer, after he made Mandelson US Ambassador when his association with Epstein was public knowledge.
Mandelson is yet to comment publicly on the allegations, but has said that he regrets his friendship with Epstein.
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