Peter Mandelson Arrested by Met Police

Feb 23, 2026 | The explosion of the Epstein files continues to reverberate through Britain, causing moments and images that might have once seemed impossible.

Last week the former Prince Andrew was arrested, Monday evening it was the turn of Peter Mandelson.

Lord Mandelson has held high office in the Labour Party, the British government, the European Commission and, until last September, the diplomatic service.

He was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and led away from his home into an unmarked car as police searched his properties.
The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive information onto the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary.

As he helps the police with their inquiries, where does his arrest leave the British establishment?