00:00Fresh questions for the government after the publication of hundreds of messages linked to the appointment of former Ambassador Peter
00:08Mandelson.
00:09The papers include private exchanges in which Lord Mandelson criticized the Prime Minister's leadership and described operations in Downing Street
00:18in negative terms.
00:19They also reveal discussion amongst senior figures about political pressure during a dispute over welfare changes.
00:26Some material remains redacted, with ministers saying certain information is being withheld following requests linked to a police investigation.
00:36Opposition politicians have raised concerns about transparency, while the government's says proper processes have been followed.
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