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UK politician Mandelson to quit House of Lords amid Epstein ties, police probe
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

British politician Peter Mandelson is quitting the House of Lords as he faces new questions, and a potential police investigation, over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The Speaker of the House of Lords, Michael Forsyth, said Mandelson announced he would retire from Parliament’s upper chamb...
British politician Peter Mandelson is quitting the House of Lords as he faces new questions, and a potential police investigation, over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Speaker of the House of Lords, Michael Forsyth, said Mandelson announced he would retire from Parliament’s upper chamber effective on Wednesday.
The announcement came as the British government prepared legislation to eject Mandelson from the Lords and remove the noble title, Lord Mandelson, that came with his seat in...
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