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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin

Andrew and Peter Mandelson update as CPS issues statement on police investigation

  • The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is providing early investigative advice to police regarding inquiries into Lord Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The CPS confirmed it is advising the Metropolitan Police on an investigation concerning a 72-year-old man and Thames Valley Police regarding a 66-year-old man.
  • Lord Peter Mandelson was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, accused of leaking sensitive government information to Epstein.
  • A spokesperson for Lord Peter Mandelson stated he "very much regrets" the association with Epstein, and he apologised to Epstein's victims in January.
  • Keir Starmer removed Lord Peter Mandelson from his role as UK ambassador to Washington in September after new emails revealed the true extent of his relationship with Epstein.

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