Metropolitan Police Prepare to Question Senior UK Political Figures in Mandelson Misconduct Probe

Metropolitan Police expand the Peter Mandelson misconduct investigation, with plans to question high-profile witnesses regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 9, 2026, 3:34 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Politico

Widening the Scope of the Epstein Association Inquiry

The Metropolitan Police is entering a new phase of its investigation into Peter Mandelson, focusing on his tenure as a government official and his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein. Sources close to the investigation indicate that detectives are preparing to launch a series of interviews with senior political figures to determine the extent of Mandelson's interactions with the convicted offender. Mandelson, who was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, has maintained his innocence, with his legal team emphasizing his full cooperation to resolve the matter.

High Profile Witness List Under Active Consideration

As the probe intensifies, investigators are reportedly weighing the necessity of interviewing current and former residents of Downing Street. While no formal interview requests have been issued to date, the Metropolitan Police are exploring leads that could involve senior figures such as Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Prime Minister has previously claimed he was misled by Mandelson during the vetting process for the ambassadorial role in Washington, a situation that has placed the government’s appointment procedures under intense public and legal scrutiny.

The Role of Strategic Advisers in the Appointment Process

The investigation is also scrutinizing the role of top-tier political strategists, specifically Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s former chief of staff. McSweeney, who advised the Prime Minister during Mandelson’s selection for the D.C. post, resigned from his position as pressure mounted regarding the due diligence performed on the veteran politician. Investigators are interested in the internal deliberations and the information shared by Mandelson during the recruitment phase to identify any potential discrepancies or suppressed details.