UK Police ask govt to delay release of Mandelson documents linked to Epstein as Starmer faces scrutiny: Report

Met Police have asked the UK government to delay releasing documents about Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein, citing concerns over an ongoing criminal investigation. The withheld documents include Downing Street's questions to Mandelson about his contact with Epstein after 2008 and his alleged stay at Epstein's property. The controversy has led to political fallout, including the departure of chief of staff Morgan McSweeney and scrutiny of Keir Starmer for appointing Mandelson despite concerns.