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Lord Peter Mandelson has had the bail conditions imposed on him removed following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, although the investigation into the matter continues. The former UK ambassador to the United States remains under police scrutiny despite this development.
Earlier on Friday, representatives for Lord Mandelson confirmed that the Metropolitan Police had returned his passport, stating that he is not considered a flight risk. Mandelson had been taken into custody on 23 February in connection with claims that during his time as a government minister, he allegedly shared market-sensitive information with the late Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted paedophile.
The arrest followed a tip-off from Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons, who indicated that Mandelson might have been preparing to travel to the British Virgin Islands. Police have since apologized to Sir Lindsay for unintentionally disclosing that he was the source of this information. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said on Friday that the 72-year-old has been released under investigation, with inquiries ongoing.
Lawyers from the firm Mishcon de Reya stated, “In light of speculation following his arrest last week, we wish to clarify that the Metropolitan Police have removed all of Peter Mandelson’s bail conditions and returned his passport. Our client did not and does not pose a flight risk and will continue to cooperate with the police investigation. He will not be making any further comment at this stage.” Meanwhile, newly revealed documents from the US Department of Justice, which included emails between Mandelson and Epstein, brought the allegations to light. According to the BBC, Mandelson maintains that he acted lawfully and was not motivated by financial gain.
Mandelson took up the role of British ambassador to the US in February 2025 but was dismissed in September after Downing Street disclosed that new details had emerged about the extent of his relationship with Epstein. The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has faced criticism over what was known about Mandelson’s connections with Epstein when appointing him, and his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned amid the controversy
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