Peter Mandelson, a Labour peer and former business secretary, returned home after a lengthy police questioning related to allegations that he emailed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein. The incident occurred following his arrest at the hands of the Metropolitan Police, who have been investigating these allegations for some time.

Mandelson, 72, was photographed looking weary as he arrived at his London home in the early hours after a nine-hour police investigation into his conduct while in office. The serious accusations against him suggest that he communicated privileged state information to Epstein, a convicted sex offender, raising concerns about the security and ethical standards within the government during his tenure.

The police had previously conducted searches at Mandelson's properties as part of their inquiry, which started a few weeks prior to his arrest. This high-profile case highlights not only the implications for Mandelson himself but also for public trust in political figures and the potential repercussions for the Labour Party in the lead-up to future elections.