The former ambassador to Washington was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released on bail. Lord Mandelson, who has been accused of passing sensitive information on to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary, has been bailed until May. In a statement to the Commons, Sir Lindsay said: “Members will be aware of comments in the media regarding the arrest of Lord Mandelson. Lord Peter Mandelson outside his home in north-west London (PA)There he heard information which he felt he had to share with the police in the UK about Lord Mandelson. Lord Mandelson was taken into custody after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest last week, also on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after allegations he shared sensitive information with Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy.

Source: The Times February 25, 2026 18:05 UTC