Mandelson Quits Lords Amid Scandal Over Alleged Epstein Leaks and Potential Police Probe
British politician Peter Mandelson is quitting the House of Lords amid scrutiny over alleged leaks to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and a potential police investigation. Mandelson will step down from his position on the House of Lords due to the fallout surrounding his association with Epstein.
British politician Peter Mandelson is quitting the House of Lords amid scrutiny over allegations that he leaked information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, potentially leading to a police investigation. Mandelson has faced backlash for his association with Epstein, who was accused of abusing dozens of minors and took his own life in 2019 while awaiting trial. The MP's decision to leave the House of Lords comes as he is also facing renewed calls for him to be stripped of his peerage and stripped of public office. Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing and claims he did not leak any information to Epstein.
