It really was -- no irony intended. Excellent contribution from Labour MP for Pontypridd who dwelt on the victims of Epstein and Maxwell, and Mandelson's close links to them both. All previously documented of course, but succinctly and passionately laid out here, a model of Parliamentary procedure. She was followed by thoughtful statements and penetrating questions by Conservative and LinDem MPs and a particularly valuable contribution by a Labour MP for a Merseyside constancy. I intend to watch perhaps five minutes and stayed for the whole debate. Made me realise what a worthwhile debating chamber the HoC could and should be.
Have a look yourself on the BBC catch-up channel. You'll be impressed.
Re: Mandelson debaten in HoC this afternoon. 5 stars.
Tory MP who is member of the security committee which was allowed access to (some) of the redacted Mandelson messages pointed out how the Cabinet Office was deliberately obstructinve in releasing documents and had to be dragged into complying with the HoC ruling. He also questioned why some redactions were due to the Met's ongoing investigation and he demanded to know WHEN the Met decided to investigate and on what grounds. It was evident from his manner that he was highly suspicious of the Met's rationale in starting the investigation at this precise moment and whether there might have been Cabinet Office or broader government pressure to limit the release of certain material.
on June 3, 2026, 6:28 pm