The police didn’t give a name, but 72-year-old Mandelson — a central figure in the politics of the U.K’s ruling Labour party for decades — has appeared in the latest tranche of Epstein-related documents.
Files released by the U.S. Department of Justice show emailed communications between Mandelson and Epstein, including discussions about sensitive government policy. Mandelson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday evening.
A government spokesperson told POLITICO on Tuesday: “The government stands ready to provide whatever support and assistance the police need.”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer — who appointed Mandelson as the U.K.’s ambassador to the U.S. a year ago — told his Cabinet on Tuesday that the fresh allegations were “disgraceful,” according to people familiar with the meeting.
Joe Stanley-Smith and Andrew McDonald contributed to this report.