Downing Street has been forced to deny allegations of a “cover-up” in the release of files related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson after accusations the prime minister misled MPs over the vetting process.
Speaking for the first time since the first tranche of files were published on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer took personal responsibility for his “mistake” in appointing Lord Mandelson as his US ambassador and reiterated his apology to Jeffrey Epstein’s victims.
