Mandelson files reveal Labour party is riddled with doubts and infighting
Key takeaways
- The documents show Peter Mandelson and other Labour colleagues criticising the government.
- 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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The documents show Peter Mandelson and other Labour colleagues criticising the government. Photograph: James Manning/PAView image in fullscreen. The documents show Peter Mandelson and other Labour colleagues criticising the government. Photograph: James Manning/PAPeter Mandelson Analysis Mandelson files reveal Labour party is riddled with doubts and infighting Kiran Stacey Policy editor 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.”