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Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
Key takeaways
- A second batch of papers relating to Lord Mandelson's time as UK ambassador to the US was published on Monday.
- It comes after MPs voted to release the documents in February, aiming to reveal behind-the scenes-discussions about how he was appointed to the role.
- The peer was sacked from the job last year following revelations in the United States about the extent of his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Jennifer Mc Kiernan Political reporter PA Media. A second batch of papers relating to Lord Mandelson's time as UK ambassador to the US was published on Monday.
It comes after MPs voted to release the documents in February, aiming to reveal behind-the scenes-discussions about how he was appointed to the role.
The peer was sacked from the job last year following revelations in the United States about the extent of his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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