The Daily Mail says, external Scotland Yard "swooped" on Peter Mandelson's two homes, as officers investigate claims of misconduct in a public office. The Daily Mail, external reports that he was not arrested but he "may face questions from Metropolitan Police detectives in the coming weeks". According to the Daily Telegraph, external, the raids in London and Wiltshire were "launched simultaneously yesterday afternoon". The paper says flashbulbs could be seen going off inside Lord Mandelson's home in Camden, suggesting that photographs were being taken. The paper reports that the prime minister is said to have ignored her warning and chose to believe Lord Mandelson's claim that he "barely knew" the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Source: The Times February 07, 2026 20:24 UTC