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Nov 2023
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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Today, the Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson after new files released seemed to suggest he had passed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein. Lord Mandelson has resigned from the House of Lords following the latest revelat ... Show More
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Today, the Metropolitan Police say they are reviewing allegations of misconduct in public office after new files suggest Peter Mandelson sent government information to Jeffrey Epstein.Lord Mandelson seemingly forwarded internal emails sent and recieved while he was business secre ... Show More
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