Overview
- Officials launched the inquiry after images circulated showing Peter Mandelson urinating in Notting Hill late at night.
- The incident occurred while he waited for an Uber shortly after leaving George Osborne’s home, according to reports.
- Peter Mandelson apologized, saying he was “bursting” after two Uber drivers canceled and that he is embarrassed.
- Councillor Johnny Thalassites called the behavior unacceptable and said the council is determining whether an offence was committed.
- The controversy follows Mandelson’s September removal as UK ambassador to the US after emails about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein came to light.