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Streeting Says He Has ‘Nothing to Hide’ as Private Texts with Mandelson Emerge
Wes Streeting released all WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson from 2024-2025 to counter accusations and reveal concerns about Labour’s electoral prospects, citing a narrow seat majority.
- On Monday, Wes Streeting published transcripts of messages with Mandelson to rebut secrecy claims and criticized Israel’s actions, saying he has 'nothing to hide' and shared texts with Sky News.
- Following weekend claims of closeness, Streeting says he published messages after a smear campaign to distance himself from Lord Peter Mandelson amid the Epstein-linked scandal.
- Dated August 2024 to October 2025, the messages reveal Streeting feared being 'toast' at the next election and noted his wafer-thin majority of 528 in Ilford North after a Commons vote last week.
- Immediate consequences include Sir Keir Starmer now facing pressure, an inquiry, and a criminal probe into Mandelson's appointment, Streeting said the messages would be covered by the inquiry.
- Streeting intends the release to distance himself from Lord Mandelson and project confidence, while his team insists they shared all WhatsApps from six months before Lord Mandelson's appointment to Monday, reflecting views Labour MPs and party members likely share.
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