Scandal Unveiled: Mandelson, Epstein, and Market-Sensitive Leaks

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government has engaged police to investigate Peter Mandelson for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis. Mandelson, a former Labour government figure, faces potential charges amid revelations of his ties to Epstein, sparking political and public outrage.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration has handed over material to the police to investigate claims that Peter Mandelson, a former prominent figure in the Labour government, leaked sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis. Starmer condemned Mandelson's alleged actions as 'disgraceful,' heightening political tensions.

Documents imply that Mandelson provided confidential information to Epstein, including a 2009 memo for then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown and advance notice of a significant EU bailout. While these allegations unfold, Starmer's government pledged to cooperate thoroughly with the police investigations.

The controversy underscores the backlash against Starmer's earlier decision to appoint Mandelson as an envoy, prompting Mandelson's departure from the Labour Party to avoid 'further embarrassment.' The scandal has raised critical questions in parliament about who advised Starmer on the appointment.

(With inputs from agencies.)