Documents were published to reveal what ministers knew about his links to Epstein, but instead exposed government rifts

Publication comes at a moment of peril for Keir Starmer’s embattled administration.

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Thousands of documents and messages related to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US have been released by the Government

A tranche of documents in March showed official vetting of Mandelson had warned of ‘reputational risks’ over his Epstein ties.

U.K. releases extensive files on Peter Mandelson’s U.S. Ambassador appointment, reigniting controversy and threatening Prime Minister Starmer's leadership.

Mandelson wrote letter to UK foreign secretary in 2024 pushing for US ambassador role

Among the more than 1,000 pages of documents was a note from Peter Mandelson telling then UK foreign secretary that the government would “never regret” giving him the job.

LIVE UPDATES: Messages between ministers and aides published as part of the 'Mandelson files' show infighting and sniping abound within Labour.

LONDON (AP) — Peter Mandelson assured the British government it would “never regret” appointing him as U.K. ambassador to the United States, according to documents released on…

Documents were published to reveal what ministers knew about his links to Epstein, but instead exposed government rifts

The release revives a controversy that has dogged Starmer's government since reports emerged about Mandelson's past links to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey…

Peter Mandelson assured the British government it would “never regret” appointing him as UK ambassador to the United States, according to the documents

Keir Starmer fired Peter Mandelson when new details emerged about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. The fallout from the misjudged appointment has left the prime minister…