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in public

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  1. Openly, open to public view or access. For example, They've never appeared together in public. [c. 1450] For an antonym, see in private.

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Emails suggesting the peer leaked sensitive government information to Epstein whilst a minister in the last Labour government have also prompted a police investigation into alleged misconduct in public office.

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Quiet, unassuming, even shy, particularly in public, McSweeney was known for being obsessed by winning, constantly fearful of complacency and ever aware of Labour's track record of losing far more elections than it wins.

From BBC

The Metropolitan Police is currently investigating the peer over allegations of misconduct in public office.

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On Saturday, the Metropolitan police said it had concluded a search linked to Mandelson in Wiltshire and north London following allegations of misconduct in public office.

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A criminal investigation has been launched into Lord Mandelson over allegations of misconduct in public office.

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