What’s missing from ‘embarrassing’ Mandelson files? – The Latest
The second tranche of documents related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador have been released. The documents, running to more than 1,000 pages, were supposed to reveal what ministers knew about Mandelson’s links to Epstein and the security process to approve his appointment, but instead have revealed government infighting and early doubts about Keir Starmer’s premiership. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland – watch on YouTube
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The second tranche of documents on Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released, totaling over 1,000 pages. While intended to disclose what ministers knew about Mandelson's Epstein links and the security approval process, the files instead reveal government infighting and early doubts about Keir Starmer's premiership.