Lord Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but no formal charges have been filed.
This development underscores ongoing transparency in this case, the Metropolitan Police said.
The former Labour minister faces serious allegations of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary, raising concerns about accountability and oversight.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for the release of files related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a trade envoy, emphasising the need for transparency and accountability in public appointments.
Footage showed Lord Mandelson being led out of his residence by a plainclothes police officer on Monday, 23 February 2026.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed he was taken to a London police station for an interview that day.
Two of his properties were previously searched by police in connection with the allegations, which surfaced following the US Department of Justice’s document dump related to Epstein last month.
The emails from 2009, part of the so-called Epstein files, appear to show Lord Mandelson passing on an assessment by Gordon Brown’s adviser of potential policy measures, including an “asset sales plan”. This raises questions about possible connections between political figures and Epstein’s network.
The emails appeared to be sent to Epstein after he became a convicted sex offender.
The Crown Prosecution Service is yet to offer any early investigative advice regarding the allegations against Lord Mandelson, as police continue their investigation.
The Cabinet Office previously referred material to police in connection with the probe into Lord Mandelson after an initial review of the Epstein files suggested “safeguards were compromised”.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said in a statement just after 2am on Tuesday, “A 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has been released on bail pending further investigation.
“He was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, 23 February and was taken to a London police station for interview.
“This follows search warrants at two addresses in the Wiltshire and Camden areas.
“We are not able to provide further information at this stage to prevent prejudicing the integrity of the investigation.”
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