POLITICSJun 3 · 23:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDJessica Elgot

Starmer’s chief secretary consoled Mandelson after dismissal as US ambassador, undisclosed texts show

Darren Jones, the prime minister’s chief secretary, sent undisclosed texts to Peter Mandelson after his dismissal as US ambassador. The messages included requests for advice on a government reshuffle and critical remarks about Jonathan Reynolds and trade unions.

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