Publication of Mandelson files delayed amid pressure on Starmer

• The final tranche of Peter Mandelson files, concerning his appointment as US ambassador, has been delayed.
• Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones confirmed the documents, initially expected this week, will now be published in June.
• The delay is intended to allow Parliament sufficient time to review the material and question the government after the Whitsun recess.
• The government has been under pressure to release all documents related to the former Labour peer.
• The early June release could potentially threaten the Labour Party with a fresh scandal ahead of the crucial Makerfield by-election.

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