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UK Police to Assess Claims of Ties Between Ex-PM, Epstein
(MENAFN) UK police said they will assess allegations of possible misconduct in public office following the latest release of court records from the United States linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which suggest that a former British minister shared sensitive government information with him.
In a statement issued on Monday, a senior police commander said authorities were aware of the newly released batch of Epstein-related documents. "Following this release and subsequent media reporting, the Met has received a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in public office," she said. "The reports will all be reviewed to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation."
The review follows disclosures made public late last week indicating that Peter Mandelson, while serving as business secretary in 2009, allegedly passed internal government material to Epstein via email.
The police official stressed that any new developments would be examined carefully, noting: "As with any matter, if new and relevant information is brought to our attention, we will assess it and investigate as appropriate."
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Mandelson should no longer hold a seat in the House of Lords because of his association with Epstein. A government spokesperson later confirmed that Starmer had instructed the Cabinet Secretary to urgently examine all available information relating to contacts between Mandelson and Epstein.
Amid the growing controversy, Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party on Sunday following the release of the files. In a letter issued on Monday, he said: “I have been further linked this weekend to the understandable furor surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and I feel regretful and sorry about this.”
He also addressed claims about past financial dealings, writing: “Allegations which I believe to be false that he made financial payments to me 20 years ago, and of which I have no record or recollection, need investigating by me.”
Explaining his decision to step aside, Mandelson added: “While doing this, I do not wish to cause further embarrassment to the Labour Party, and I am therefore stepping down from membership of the party.”
The developments come as pressure continues to build from British lawmakers calling for Mandelson’s removal from the House of Lords, where he is currently listed as being on a leave of absence.
In a statement issued on Monday, a senior police commander said authorities were aware of the newly released batch of Epstein-related documents. "Following this release and subsequent media reporting, the Met has received a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in public office," she said. "The reports will all be reviewed to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation."
The review follows disclosures made public late last week indicating that Peter Mandelson, while serving as business secretary in 2009, allegedly passed internal government material to Epstein via email.
The police official stressed that any new developments would be examined carefully, noting: "As with any matter, if new and relevant information is brought to our attention, we will assess it and investigate as appropriate."
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Mandelson should no longer hold a seat in the House of Lords because of his association with Epstein. A government spokesperson later confirmed that Starmer had instructed the Cabinet Secretary to urgently examine all available information relating to contacts between Mandelson and Epstein.
Amid the growing controversy, Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party on Sunday following the release of the files. In a letter issued on Monday, he said: “I have been further linked this weekend to the understandable furor surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and I feel regretful and sorry about this.”
He also addressed claims about past financial dealings, writing: “Allegations which I believe to be false that he made financial payments to me 20 years ago, and of which I have no record or recollection, need investigating by me.”
Explaining his decision to step aside, Mandelson added: “While doing this, I do not wish to cause further embarrassment to the Labour Party, and I am therefore stepping down from membership of the party.”
The developments come as pressure continues to build from British lawmakers calling for Mandelson’s removal from the House of Lords, where he is currently listed as being on a leave of absence.
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