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'Bereft and beleaguered' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
Key takeaways
- Kate Whannel Political reporter EPALong-awaited documents published by the government have revealed messages between Lord Mandelson and ministers strongly criticising the prime minister, No 10 and Labour MPs.
- The 1,500 pages cover communications about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US - a role he was later sacked from due to his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- In one message, Lord Mandelson describes No 10 as "beleaguered and bereft" and in need of a "complete revamp".
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Kate Whannel Political reporter EPALong-awaited documents published by the government have revealed messages between Lord Mandelson and ministers strongly criticising the prime minister, No 10 and Labour MPs.
The 1,500 pages cover communications about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US - a role he was later sacked from due to his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In one message, Lord Mandelson describes No 10 as "beleaguered and bereft" and in need of a "complete revamp".
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