"Secrets of the Diplomatic Post: More Files Shed Light on Lord Mandelson's US Ambassador Bid. The latest release of files has sparked renewed interest in the British peer's bid to become the UK's ambassador to the United States. Lord Mandelson, a former Labour cabinet minister, had been in the running for the prestigious role, but the details surrounding his appointment have been shrouded in secrecy. As the files are made public, they are expected to provide a fresh insight into the inner workings of the UK's diplomatic corps and the factors that ultimately led to the appointment of a different candidate."
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.
