Public record and the FT article's impact

The first wave of files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador get released today.

Not only will we see emails, WhatsApps and minutes about the due diligence, any comments about the US president himself will also be there for us all to see.

Sam and Anne discuss the potential consequences.

Peter Mandelson denies any wrongdoing, including misconduct in public office. He has apologised to Jeffrey Epstein’s victims for remaining friends with him.

Plus, we’ve more on the tensions between defence chiefs and Downing Street.