Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has formally contacted the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, regarding serious allegations against Lord Peter Mandelson. The correspondence centres on claims that Mandelson improperly disclosed market-sensitive government information to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein during the height of the global financial crisis.
Brown's Letter to Met Police Commissioner
In his letter, Brown described the alleged actions by Lord Mandelson as "inexcusable and unpatriotic," highlighting the potential damage to national economic stability during a period of severe financial turmoil. The former Labour leader has provided what he terms "relevant information" to assist the police investigation into these claims.
Cabinet Office Correspondence Included
Brown's submission to Commissioner Rowley includes correspondence from both 2025 and 2026 between himself and the Cabinet Secretary. These communications detail Brown's attempts to investigate the veracity of information contained within the Epstein papers that implicated Mandelson in the alleged leaks.
The Cabinet Secretary's response in 2026 stated that "no records of information or correspondence from Lord Mandelson’s mailbox" could be located regarding these specific allegations. This official response forms part of the documentation Brown has now forwarded to Metropolitan Police investigators.
Mandelson's Response and Lords Departure
The development comes as Lord Mandelson announces his intention to step down from the House of Lords amid the ongoing Epstein revelations. While Mandelson has not directly addressed Brown's specific allegations in his resignation statement, the timing suggests the mounting pressure from these claims may have influenced his decision.
Historical Context of Allegations
The alleged leaks are said to have occurred during Gordon Brown's premiership, a period marked by unprecedented government intervention to stabilise financial markets following the 2008 banking collapse. The suggestion that sensitive economic information may have been shared with Epstein, who was later convicted of sex trafficking offences, adds a particularly controversial dimension to these historical claims.
Metropolitan Police have confirmed receipt of Brown's correspondence but have not commented further on the ongoing investigation. The force continues to examine various aspects of Jeffrey Epstein's UK connections following renewed scrutiny of his international network.
