UK police search properties in probe into Mandelson over Epstein ties

British police searched two addresses linked to Peter Mandelson intheirprobe into misconduct in public office, they said on Friday, following reports about the close ties between the former ambassador and late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Reports about the extent of Mandelson’s links to Epstein have prompted criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s move to appoint him ambassador to the United States in 2024. Starmer apologised on Thursday for the decision.

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