The British government has published a second batch of documents and a vast trove of files regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to Washington. These disclosures, released on Monday, include hundreds of private exchanges, such as emails and text messages, between the former ambassador and government ministers and advisers.
Shortly before being named to the key diplomatic job, Mandelson had assured the government that it was making the right decision.
The release of these documents threatens to cause fresh damage to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's faltering premiership. Critics argue that the decision to appoint Mandelson demonstrates poor judgment by Starmer, who is under pressure to resign. This saga has led to further questions concerning the Prime Minister's leadership and judgment.