The UK government has released over 1,500 pages of documents regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington, but several key files remain withheld. The release, described as an unprecedented transparency measure, still lacks documents requested by the Metropolitan Police due to potential prejudice to an ongoing investigation.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones confirmed that a third tranche of documents will be published once the investigation concludes or when they no longer risk prejudicing proceedings. The withheld papers include a vetting summary, a declaration of interest, and other unspecified materials.
This disclosure comes amid heightened scrutiny of Mandelson's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The government has faced pressure to reveal all relevant correspondence, but officials argue that full transparency must be balanced with legal constraints.
