23 Feb 2026

POOL/BBC NEWS

Summary

• Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and is being interviewed at a London police station – here’s what we know so far 
• A short while ago the former minister was seen being led from his London home to an unmarked car by police officers – read the police statement in full
• What is misconduct in public office? Our legal correspondent explains
• The ex-US ambassador had been under investigation over allegations he shared market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein while a government minister
• Lord Mandelson has not publicly commented in recent weeks on the Epstein files, but the BBC understands his position has consistently been that he has not acted in any way criminally and that he was not motivated by financial gain

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