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BBC Politics25 Feb 2026

Commons Speaker passed information to police on Mandelson ahead of arrest

It comes after lawyers for the Labour peer complained about the force's decision to arrest him on Monday.

PoliticsCrime
BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Court backlog will continue to rise even with new reforms, Lammy says

The justice secretary says every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.

ReformCrime
BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Court backlog will continue to rise even with new reforms, Lammy says

The justice secretary says every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.

ReformCrime
BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

No decision on which Mandelson files to release, committee chair says

The BBC understands police are blocking the release of one exchange between the prime minister and Lord Mandelson.

Crime
BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.

Crime
BBC Politics23 Feb 2026

Watch: Peter Mandelson led away by police from Camden home

The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Crime
BBC Politics24 Jan 2026

Labour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?

The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Crime