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Phone Theft Raises Questions on Mandelson's Appointment Messages

3/26/2026

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Downing Street has not confirmed whether messages between Morgan McSweeney and Lord Mandelson were lost after McSweeney's phone was stolen.
The government will publish messages related to Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Metropolitan Police released a transcript of McSweeney's 999 call reporting the theft, with details.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting expressed skepticism about the investigation, but said the theft was likely a mistake, not a conspiracy.

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Downing Street has not confirmed whether messages between Morgan McSweeney and Lord Mandelson were lost after McSweeney's phone was stolen.
The government will publish messages related to Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Metropolitan Police released a transcript of McSweeney's 999 call reporting the theft, with details.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting expressed skepticism about the investigation, but said the theft was likely a mistake, not a conspiracy.