"Mandelson, who served as business secretary under former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, told Epstein about asset sales and tax changes under consideration by London in 2009, as well as plans for the 500 billion euro ($590bn) bailout of the single currency in 2010, according to emails released by the US Department of Justice on Friday. Following this release and subsequent media reporting, the Met has received a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in public office."
"As with any matter, if new and relevant information is brought to our attention we will assess it, and investigate as appropriate, Marriott added. The Metropolitan Police did not name Mandelson, but its statement came after the leader of the pro-independence Scottish National Party said he had written to the police commissioner urging him to investigate the former ambassador for alleged misconduct in public office."
Police in the United Kingdom are reviewing allegations of misconduct in public office after emails released by US authorities revealed Peter Mandelson shared confidential government plans with Jeffrey Epstein. The emails say Mandelson disclosed details about asset sales, tax changes under consideration in 2009, and plans for a 500 billion euro bailout of the eurozone in 2010. The Metropolitan Police have received reports that will be reviewed to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an inquiry into Mandelson's ties to Epstein and said he should lose his seat; Mandelson was previously sacked as ambassador to Washington.
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