Lord Mandelson, former ambassador to the United States and ex-Labour minister, was arrested at his London home on Monday afternoon on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

His legal team has strongly rejected claims suggesting he was planning to leave the UK, describing the arrest as based on a “baseless” concern that he might be a flight risk.

Lawyers Deny Flight Risk Allegation

Lord Mandelson’s lawyers told the BBC that there is “absolutely no truth” to any suggestion he intended to move abroad. They emphasized that the arrest decision by police officers was unfounded.

Arrest and Release

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest but declined to comment further on the case. Lord Mandelson was later released on bail pending further investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office.

The case is ongoing, and authorities are expected to continue gathering evidence before any potential charges are filed.

Background on Lord Mandelson

Lord Mandelson is a prominent British political figure who served in multiple ministerial roles within the Labour Party, including as Business Secretary and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. He also held the post of UK Ambassador to the United States.

The arrest marks a rare high-profile investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a senior political figure, drawing significant media attention in the UK.

While Lord Mandelson remains on bail, his lawyers continue to stress that the arrest over alleged flight risk was completely without merit. The ongoing investigation into misconduct in public office will determine whether further legal action is warranted.