- Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley confirmed an investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson over alleged emails sent to Jeffrey Epstein concerning a €500 billion Eurozone bailout.
- Sir Mark stated that the email, which appeared in the recently released Epstein files, represents a "potential criminal offence" as it suggests Mandelson leaked sensitive government information.
- The investigation will examine Mandelson's contact with Epstein during his tenure as business secretary, with the alleged email dating back to 2008-09.
- The Met Police are also reviewing a range of sexual allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to determine if they warrant a criminal investigation, while Thames Valley Police are probing him for misconduct in public office.
- Sir Mark emphasised that all investigations, including those involving high-profile individuals, will be conducted "without fear or favour" and wherever the evidence leads, with plans to seek unredacted evidence from US authorities.
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