On February 26, 2026, the Metropolitan Police issued an apology to Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle for improperly sharing a tip-off regarding Peter Mandelson, which led to his arrest. Lord Mandelson's lawyers criticized the police for acting on a 'baseless' suggestion that he was planning to move abroad, further complicating the narrative surrounding his alleged misconduct related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. This breach of protocol has intensified scrutiny on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration, raising questions about the integrity of the police investigation and the chaotic nature of the ongoing inquiry.
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Metropolitan Police Apologizes To Sir Lindsay Hoyle Over Mandelson Arrest
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The Metropolitan Police apologized to Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle for mishandling a tip-off about Peter Mandelson, intensifying scrutiny on PM Keir Starmer amid the Epstein scandal.
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