Peter Mandelson, our short-lived ambassador to the US, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. 

In a statement to journalists, the Met Police said:

Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, 23 February and has been taken to a London police station for interview. This follows search warrants at two addresses in the Wiltshire and Camden areas.

Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was arrested at an address in Camden........

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