The details of Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador are the subject of a debate in Parliament today.
It follows revelations in the Epstein files relating to emails that Lord Mandelson sent to the convicted paedophile while he was Business Secretary under Gordon Brown.
Police have now opened an investigation into misconduct in a public office.
Lord Mandelson is yet to comment on the allegations publicly, but says he regrets his friendship with Epstein.
The Conservatives have demanded more details about what the government knew when it appointed Lord Mandelson as US ambassador.
The government is expected to disclose some documents about the vetting process.
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