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Peter Mandelson’s arrest caused a satisfying outbreak of schadenfreude on social media – 21 unapologetically savage responses
Peter Mandelson’s relationship with the convicted paedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein continues to be his undoing.
On Monday, just four days after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken into custody, the former Ambassador to the US, who was sacked from that role over the link, was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office.
Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
— The Guardian (@theguardian.com) February 23, 2026 at 5:15 PM
His arrest took place in late afternoon, with journalists capturing the moment he was led away by plain-clothed officers from the Met.
BREAKING:
Peter Mandelson has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
He was taken into custody by plain clothed police officers at his home.
— Adam Schwarz (@adamjschwarz.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
It’s believed to be in relation to emails between himself and Epstein which appear to suggest he shared market-sensitive classified information with the late financier and his network. Mandelson has repeatedly stated that he doesn’t believe he has committed any crimes.
Breaking Sky News:
Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
He was led out of his London home by police officers this afternoon.
Mandelson has faced allegations that he leaked market-sensitive information from Downing Street to Jeffrey Epstein.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
There had been widespread calls to investigate the peer, who has stepped down from his House of Lords duties, after the last dump of Epstein files revealed his relationship with Epstein had been far closer and for far longer than Mandelson had claimed.
About time. Absolutely right that Mandelson is arrested for questioning. We owe so much to the bravery of the women who fought to get the Epstein files released.
We must have full accountability now from Mandelson and Mountbatten-Windsor.
— Carla Denyer (@carladenyer.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Many people wondered if there might be anyone else on the misconduct investigation list. One name in particular kept cropping up.
Days after Andrew Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Are the authorities looking into that time Boris Johnson ditched his security to party in Italy?
— Farrukh (@implausibleblog.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 5:24 PM
First Andy now Mandy, I'mm not sure about this, I think it sets a dangerous presedence investigating what secret activities people in power get up to that they shouldn't, I mean where will it end?
— HappyToast (@happytoast.co.uk) February 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Lord Mandelson was later released on bail, pending police enquiries.
LONDON (AP) — UK police say former ambassador Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after arrest in Epstein files misconduct probe.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) February 24, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Levels of schadenfreude hit almost unprecedented heights across social media. These Bluesky comments give a good indication of the mood, on both sides of the Atlantic.
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If only Peter Mandelson had a friend he could email for advice on a day like this.
— Dmitry Grozoubinski (@explaintrade.com) February 23, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Maybe the bread and circuses we needed all along was for exactly one rich & powerful epstein class dickhead to get arrested per week
— Gabby HC (@scriblit.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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It's nice of them to stagger these out, kinda like announcing Strictly contestants www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…
— Sophie Hall (@sophlouisehall.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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ʼmisconduct in public officeʼ is a wonderfully vague crime, anything from stealing pens to selling a nuclear bomb to zambia
— Mutable Joe (@mutablejoe.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
5.
🎶Oh Mandy
Well you took lots of cash from a paedo
So you got nicked today
Oh Mandy🎶— Nick Pettigrew (@nick-pettigrew.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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First Prince Andrew and now the Prince of Darkness. I’m beginning to see a pattern.
— Mr Roger Quimbly (@rogerquimbly.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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There seem to be a lot of people getting arrested for a 'Democrat hoax.'
— darthstar.bsky.social (@darthstar.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Turn this into a liquid, fill up a syringe and inject it directly into my soul, please.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce…
— Jason (@nickmotown.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 5:13 PM
9.
a year is a long time in politics
— Jim Pickard (@pickardje.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
10.
— HappyToast (@happytoast.co.uk) February 23, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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I'm Mandy, Try Me
— Steph 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@sameoldbones.bsky.social) February 23, 2026 at 7:54 PM