Police ask government not to release certain documents relating to Mandelson that could undermine probeThe Metropolitan Police says it has asked the government not to release certain documents at this moment that could undermine its investigation into Peter Mandelson. The force announced yesterday that it was probing allegations that Lord Mandelson leaked market sensitive information from Downing Street to Jeffrey Epstein. But Commander Ella Marriott, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "As with any investigation, securing and preserving any potential evidence is vital. "We therefore asked them not to release certain documents at this time. Yesterday, the force announced it had launched an investigation into a 72-year-old man, a former government minister, for misconduct in public office offences.

Source: The Times February 04, 2026 02:29 UTC