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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

Publication of Mandelson files delayed amid pressure on Starmer

  • The final tranche of Peter Mandelson files, concerning his appointment as US ambassador, has been delayed.
  • Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones confirmed the documents, initially expected this week, will now be published in June.
  • The delay is intended to allow Parliament sufficient time to review the material and question the government after the Whitsun recess.
  • The government has been under pressure to release all documents related to the former Labour peer.
  • The early June release could potentially threaten the Labour Party with a fresh scandal ahead of the crucial Makerfield by-election.

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