Police ask UK govt to delay release of Mandelson-Epstein documents amid Starmer scrutiny

• UK Police requested government to delay publishing exchange on Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Downing Street questioned Mandelson about Epstein ties before his US ambassador appointment in December 2024.
• Police cite concerns that publication could undermine a separate criminal investigation into Mandelson.
• Keir Starmer faces scrutiny for appointing Mandelson despite awareness of his continued contact with Epstein.
• Metropolitan Police are investigating Mandelson for potential misconduct in public office over a 2009 email.