The former Labour peer was the bloc’s trade commissioner between 2004 and 2008 Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Peter Mandelson is being investigated by the EU’s anti-fraud agency over his time as the bloc’s trade