Mandelson described Starmer’s No 10 operation as ‘beleaguered and bereft’ in published files – UK politics live
The UK is set to release private messages from Mandelson today, which may include embarrassing WhatsApps. The release is part of the Mandelson files and will be made public, but it will not include a vetting report. The exact contents of the release are still unknown, but it is expected to provide insight into UK politics.
- ▪The Mandelson files will be released today, including private messages.
- ▪The release will include embarrassing WhatsApps, but no vetting report.
- ▪The exact contents of the release are still unknown.
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now04.03 EDTEmbarrassing WhatsApps, but no vetting report: what will be in the new release of Mandelson files?Here is Pippa Crerar and Henry Dyer’s explainer about what will be in the Mandelson files.Embarrassing WhatsApps, but no vetting report: what will be in the new release of Mandelson files?Read moreShare
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