Mandelson v the Met: what the statement issued after his arrest tells us

Mandelson v the Met: what the statement issued after his arrest tells us. Former Labour MP’s lawyers Mishcon de Reya issued short statement on his behalf that ended up saying an awful lot UK politics live – latest updates It didn’t take long for Peter Mandelson to go public. Only a few hours after he was pictured on Tuesday returning home after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, he hit back. His lawyers issued a short statement that said an awful lot and attempted to pack a punch – several, actually. It showed that the veteran of multiple past political controversies intends to do what he has always done: work the problem. Peter Mandelson was arrested yesterday despite an agreement with the police that he would attend an interview next month on a voluntary basis. The arrest was prompted by a baseless suggestion that he was planning to leave the country and take up permanent residence abroad. There is absolutely no truth whatsoever in any such suggestion. We have asked the MPS for the evidence relied upon to justify the arrest. Peter Mandelson’s overriding priority is to cooperate with the police investigation, as he has done throughout this process, and to clear his name. Continue reading…