Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLeaked messages reveal government minister Darren Jones apologised to Peter Mandelson after he was sacked as US ambassador over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The messages, which were not part of the official document release, show Mr Jones telling Lord Mandelson he was 'so sorry' and praising his work with Trump. Mr Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, also criticised Cabinet colleagues in the exchanges and sought career advice from Lord Mandelson. He previously stated he could not hand over his exchanges as he failed to save them on his phone, and Lord Mandelson refused to disclose his phone. The Conservative Party has accused the government of failing to fully comply with a humble address requesting all documents related to Lord Mandelson's appointment. In fullDarren Jones told Mandelson he was ‘so sorry’ after sacking over Epstein tiesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in