#Downing Street

#Downing Street

Earlier on Tuesday Downing Street confirmed they have sent the Metropolitan Police a file on the former US ambassador over his links with paedophile Epstein. Scotland Yard confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that they have received a report from Downing Street. On Monday, Ella Marriott, Commander of the Met, said, "The reports will all be reviewed to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation. "As with any matter, if new and relevant information is brought to our attention we will assess it, and investigate as appropriate."

The Conservative Party has written to Sir Keir Starmer demanding answers over the extent of Downing Street's knowledge of Lord Mandelson's links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Tories also called for the prime minister to release documents relating to Mandelson's appointment, including evidence that shows how No 10 reacted when they learned of his ties to Epstein. On Sunday, the BBC reported that Starmer explicitly asked Mandelson about his links to the paedophile before deciding to appoint him as ambassador to the US.

Downing Street may have to scale back or even abandon deploying thousands of soldiers to Ukraine as the risks are too high.