Former British Ambassador Mandelson Arrested Over Epstein Ties, Starmer Faces Backlash | N18g | 4k

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson, 72, was arrested by London police on February 23, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson was previously dismissed from Britain’s most prestigious diplomatic posting in September 2025, after the extent of his friendship with Epstein became apparent. A criminal investigation began earlier in February when Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government passed communications between Mandelson and Epstein to the police. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest, noting it indicates suspicion of a crime but does not imply guilt. Mandelson was filmed leaving his central London home with plainclothes officers wearing body cameras and later released on bail on February 24. An undated photograph released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows him celebrating with Epstein. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch called the arrest a “defining moment” in Starmer’s leadership and demanded the release of related files, emphasizing the need for transparency.

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