Key facts
- The government released the second tranche of files on Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
- The release occurred after an 83-day waiting period.
- The documents contain insider gossip that could embarrass the government.
The government has released the second set of documents pertaining to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the US ambassador to Washington, following an 83-day waiting period. While the files do not contain game-changing revelations, they are described as being full of "delicious scuttlebutt and juicy insider gossip" that could potentially embarrass the current government. The initial release of files was also delayed, contributing to public scrutiny and anticipation for the subsequent documents. The latest document dump is noted to contain gossip that could resonate on the streets of Makerfield.