Britains government released reams of documents on Monday relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, offering a glimpse into the often acerbic world of Westminster and his messy clearance for the job.
The Mandelson saga, which forced the departure of Prime Minister Keir Starmers closest aide, has become a focus for criticism of Britains leader, who is fighting for his political survival against a probable leadership challenge.
In a 1,504-page document, the government released messages, ranging from vetting e-mails to personal WhatsApps, in a data dump it hopes will take some of the focus off Starmer and show Mandelson was less than frank over his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
