Scandal in the House of Lords: Mandelson's Troubling Ties with Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Mandelson, a British politician, is resigning from the House of Lords amid scrutiny and potential police investigation over his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released documents reveal financial ties and possible misconduct, raising concerns within the UK government and leading to calls for further inquiry.

British politician Peter Mandelson has announced his resignation from the House of Lords, amid mounting questions and a potential police investigation regarding his relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Speaker of the House of Lords, Michael Forsyth, confirmed Mandelson's decision to step down, effective Wednesday.

The British government has prepared legislation to formally remove Mandelson from the Lords, stripping him of his noble title. Additionally, officials have sent a dossier to police alleging that Mandelson shared sensitive government information with Epstein, sparking serious legal concerns.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed shock over the revelations found in a vast collection of Epstein-related documents, and has ordered an urgent review of Mandelson's interactions with Epstein during his time in government. The documents reveal financial exchanges and discussions that pose ethical and legal challenges for Mandelson, who resigned from the Labour Party citing a desire to avoid further embarrassment.

(With inputs from agencies.)