Key facts
- Downing Street confirmed Keir Starmer uses a disappearing messages function.
- Exchanges between Keir Starmer and Peter Mandelson may have been lost due to this function.
Downing Street has confirmed that Keir Starmer utilizes a disappearing messages function on his devices. This technological feature means that a significant number of exchanges between Starmer and Peter Mandelson may have been permanently lost. The confirmation comes amid ongoing discussions about message disclosures and their potential relevance to various investigations.