The British government said it would publish files related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US on Wednesday, as police investigate potential misconduct stemming from the ex-diplomat's ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein. ADVERTISEMENTThe government has said the files will show that Mandelson misled officials about the extent of the relationship. Mandelson, 72, a former Cabinet minister, ambassador and elder statesman of the governing Labour Party, was arrested February 23 at his London home on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police have asked the government not to release files that could compromise their criminal investigation into Mandelson. Mandelson also appears to have told Epstein he would lobby other members of the government to reduce a tax on bankers' bonuses.
