Peter Mandelson Denies Plan To Flee The Country Amid Jeffrey Epstein Scandal

Peter Mandelson drives away from his home in central London.

Lord Peter Mandelson has denied he planned to flee the UK over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal that has destroyed his political career.

Lawyers for the disgraced former US ambassador said the “baseless” claim had led to his dramatic arrest over allegations he committed misconduct in a public office by passing government documents to the paedophile financier.

The former Labour peer was seen being led away from his north...