Lindsay Hoyle has said he told the Metropolitan police that Peter Mandelson was planning to leave the country. He said he acted in 'good faith' after receiving the information and it was 'his duty and responsibility'. Mandelson, who has denied attempting to flee the country, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, relating to his friendship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle says he tipped off police about Mandelson – video
Lindsay Hoyle has said he told the Metropolitan police that Peter Mandelson was planning to leave the country. He said he acted in 'good faith' after receiving the information and it was 'his duty and responsibility'. Mandelson, who has denied attempting to flee the country, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, relating to his friendship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey EpsteinUK politics live – latest updates Continue reading...

