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The first batch of the Mandelson files have finally been released – but even though there’s still more to come, there are already serious questions for the prime minister.

What was the vetting process before Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US?

How much was known about his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein? And could more have been done to prevent a five-figure payout following the former Labour peer’s downfall?

Niall is joined by Sky’s political correspondent Rob Powell, who has been going through the files.

Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk



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