UK Police Probe Peter Mandelson Amid Epstein Files Fallout, Starmer Under Pressure

• UK police searched two properties linked to Peter Mandelson following new Epstein files disclosures.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces criticism for appointing Mandelson as UK’s envoy to Washington despite his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Metropolitan Police opened an investigation into Mandelson for alleged misconduct in public office, specifically sharing confidential government information with Epstein.
• Mandelson stepped down from the House of Lords and his lobbying firm, Global Counsel, cut all ties with him.
• Starmer apologized to Epstein's victims, stating Mandelson lied to secure the ambassadorial post and he was unaware of the "depth and darkness" of their friendship.