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New Mandelson Files Released, Revealing Labour Infighting and Doubts

The British government has released new files related to the Peter Mandelson affair, revealing internal doubts and infighting within the Labour party and criticism of No 10. The documents also highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding Mandelson's ambassadorial appointment and raise questions about missing vetting documents.

1 Jun, 06:31 — 1 Jun, 18:23
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ReutersVery High2d ago

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador - Reuters

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador  Reuters

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APVery High2d ago

The bad news keeps coming for Keir Starmer with new trove of Mandelson files due to be published - AP News

The bad news keeps coming for Keir Starmer with new trove of Mandelson files due to be published  AP News

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BBCHigh2d ago

Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage

When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.

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bloombergHigh2d ago

UK Publishes New Mandelson Files, Raising Heat on Starmer - Bloomberg.com

UK Publishes New Mandelson Files, Raising Heat on Starmer  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual2d ago

Starmer Braces for Release of More Files About Mandelson and Epstein

The British government is to publish a second batch of documents about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador.

By Stephen Castle

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FTVery High2d ago

Eight things we learnt from the latest Mandelson files

Documents contain nuggets about the peer’s appointment as US envoy and the workings of Sir Keir Starmer’s government

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The GuardianMostly Factual2d ago

Mandelson files reveal Labour party is riddled with doubts and infighting

Documents were published to reveal what ministers knew about his links to Epstein, but instead exposed government rifts Peter Mandelson wrote to David Lammy on 18 November 2024, making a simple promise to the foreign secretary. “If you were minded to appoint me [as ambassador to Washington],” he said, “I would make sure you never regret it.” Continue reading...

By Kiran Stacey Policy editor

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times-ukMostly Factual2d ago

Mandelson files release: ministers prepare for day of humiliation - The Times

Mandelson files release: ministers prepare for day of humiliation  The Times

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SCMPMostly Factual2d ago

UK publishes new Mandelson files, raising heat on PM Starmer

The UK government released a vast trove of documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, in a move that threatens to cause fresh damage to Keir Starmer’s faltering premiership. More than 1,500 pages of documentation were published on the British government’s website just after 2pm. They include emails, text messages and other exchanges between government ministers, aides and Mandelson in the run-up to his appointment as US envoy, a post he held from February to Septemb...

By Bloomberg

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The IndependentMostly Factual2d ago

Full timeline of Mandelson ambassador appointment scandal as latest files released

New files related to Lord Mandelson’s appointment were released by the Government on Monday

By Press Association Political Staff

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New StatesmanMostly Factual2d ago

Six things we learned from the Mandelson files

Peter Mandelson accused Keir Starmer of lacking "verve"

By Megan Kenyon

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straits-timesMostly Factual2d ago

UK releases second batch of files on Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador - The Straits Times

UK releases second batch of files on Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador  The Straits Times

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cyprus-mail2d ago

UK releases second batch of files on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

The British government published on Monday a second batch of documents relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, a saga which has led to questions over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s judgment and leadership. Starmer sacked Mandelson last year, but the prime minister’s decision to hand Britain’s top diplomatic post to a […]

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rte-newsMostly Factual2d ago

UK govt braced for massive release of Mandelson files

The British government is braced for further embarrassment as hundreds of documents covering Peter Mandelson's appointment and activities as ambassador to the US are expected to be published this afternoon.

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the-journal2d ago

Hundreds more Mandelson papers to be published this week

MPs voted in February to demand ministers publish a wide range of documents relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

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zerohedgeLow2d ago

The Prince Of Darkness's Shadow Phone: Mandelson's Refusal Exposes Starmer's Transparency Farce

The Prince Of Darkness's Shadow Phone: Mandelson's Refusal Exposes Starmer's Transparency Farce Peter Mandelson spent much of the past four decades at the center of British power: New Labour architect, Blair-era fixer, former cabinet minister, lobbyist, peer, and one of Westminster's most notorious survivors. Oh, and he was sliding Jeffrey Epstein actionable inside info.  His old nickname, the "Prince of Darkness," was never subtle. It captured both his political skill and th...

By Tyler Durden

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myjoyonlineMixed2d ago

Ministers braced as Mandelson document release will expose government working

The appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington is like a bad news boomerang for the government.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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index-hr1 Jun, 04:22First to report

Britanski političar pao zbog veza s Epsteinom. Danas stiže još dokumenata

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the-journal1 Jun, 06:31

Hundreds more Mandelson papers to be published this week

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rte-news1 Jun, 08:43

UK govt braced for massive release of Mandelson files

myjoyonline1 Jun, 09:01

Ministers braced as Mandelson document release will expose government working

AP1 Jun, 09:44

The bad news keeps coming for Keir Starmer with new trove of Mandelson files due to be published - AP News

NYT1 Jun, 09:52

Starmer Braces for Release of More Files About Mandelson and Epstein

times-uk1 Jun, 10:30

Mandelson files release: ministers prepare for day of humiliation - The Times

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bloomberg1 Jun, 13:14

UK Publishes New Mandelson Files, Raising Heat on Starmer - Bloomberg.com

straits-times1 Jun, 13:20

UK releases second batch of files on Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador - The Straits Times

cyprus-mail1 Jun, 13:29

UK releases second batch of files on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

SCMP1 Jun, 13:52

UK publishes new Mandelson files, raising heat on PM Starmer

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vg1 Jun, 15:17

Nye dokumenter: Peter Mandelson nektet å utlevere private meldinger

il-sole-24-ore1 Jun, 15:27

«Fatemi ambasciatore»: nuove rivelazioni sullo scandalo Mandelson imbarazzano Starmer

Reuters1 Jun, 16:03

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador - Reuters

zerohedge1 Jun, 16:15

The Prince Of Darkness's Shadow Phone: Mandelson's Refusal Exposes Starmer's Transparency Farce

New Statesman1 Jun, 16:24

Six things we learned from the Mandelson files

orf1 Jun, 16:47

GB: Regierungsakten zu Mandelsons Ernennung veröffentlicht

publico1 Jun, 16:48

Mandelson disse que o Governo britânico “nunca” se iria “arrepender” de o nomear embaixador nos EUA

observador1 Jun, 17:15

Governo britânico divulga documentos sobre Peter Mandelson

dnevnik-bg1 Jun, 17:31

Лорд Манделсън е изразявал негативно отношение към Стармър, показват документи

FT1 Jun, 17:40

Eight things we learnt from the latest Mandelson files

BBC1 Jun, 17:49

Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage

faz1 Jun, 17:59

Der Fall Mandelson: Neue Peinlichkeiten für Starmer

The Independent1 Jun, 18:06

Full timeline of Mandelson ambassador appointment scandal as latest files released

The Guardian1 Jun, 18:23

Mandelson files reveal Labour party is riddled with doubts and infighting

die-presse1 Jun, 18:55Latest update

Britische Regierung veröffentlicht neue Akten zu Mandelson-Affäre