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Radio 4,23 Feb 2026,30 mins

Lord Mandelson arrested at his home in London

Six O'Clock News

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The former cabinet minister and ambassador to the US, Lord Mandelson, has been arrested at his home in London, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Peter Mandelson has not publicly commented since, but the BBC understands his position has consistently been that he has not acted criminally, and that he was not motivated by financial gain. Also: The government has set out major changes to the system for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England. And Hull beats Hollywood in one of the biggest Bafta shocks of all time.

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