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Mandelson files reveal Labour party is riddled with doubts and infighting

The Guardian World Monday 01 June 2026, 18:23 UTC By Kiran Stacey Policy editor 1 min read
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Documents were published to reveal what ministers knew about his links to Epstein, but instead exposed government riftsPeter 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.”

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.”

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