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Met Police Open Criminal Investigation Into Peter Mandelson Over Alleged Misconduct Linked to Epstein Files

The probe follows U.S. document releases that triggered a UK government referral.

Peter Mandelson speaks at the British ambassador's residence in Washington, DC, on February 26, 2025.
The British Embassy and the British ambassador's residence compound on September 11, 2025, in Washington, DC.
LONDON - NOVEMBER 18: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternative crop of image # 93192470) Secretary of State for Business Peter Mandelson, Justice Secretary Jack Straw and Leader of the House of Commons Harriet Harman attend the State Opening of Parliament on November 18, 2009 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the Government's legislative programme in a speech delivered from the Throne in The House of Lords. This new session of Parliament will only last until the general election which has to be called by June 3, 2010. (Photo by Mark Richards/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed a misconduct in public office investigation into a 72-year-old former minister, widely identified as Peter Mandelson, after reviewing newly released Epstein-related materials.
  • Speaker Michael Forsyth said Mandelson will retire from the House of Lords on Wednesday, and he has resigned from the Labour Party, as the government prepares legislation that could strip his title.
  • Files released by the U.S. Justice Department include emails suggesting Mandelson shared market‑sensitive information during the 2008–2010 period and bank records appearing to show US$75,000 in payments, plus £10,000 to his partner; Mandelson says he does not recall the money and questions the documents’ authenticity.
  • Downing Street said the papers contained likely market‑sensitive information and referred the matter to police, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling the alleged disclosures disgraceful and noting he had removed Mandelson as ambassador in September.
  • Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown provided information to police and called the alleged conduct inexcusable, while authorities stressed that opening an investigation does not mean Mandelson will be arrested or charged.