Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Labour members feel "bitterly" betrayed by Peter Mandelson. Streeting accused him of failing two prime ministers, the country, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, and the core values of the Labour Party.

The government has now agreed to release a significant amount of information regarding Mandelson’s appointment as the UK Ambassador to Washington. This decision follows a "humble address" motion in the House of Commons, a formal demand for documents led by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. The motion calls for the release of several records, including:

• Due diligence reports from the Cabinet Office
• Mandelson’s official conflict-of-interest forms
• Security vetting files concerning his ties to the consulting firm Global Counsel, as well as Russia, China, and Jeffrey Epstein
• Internal messages, meeting minutes, and any details regarding his final payout upon leaving the role

In a separate move, ministers are launching a national cancer plan backed by £2 billion to improve survival rates. The government aims for three out of four patients in England to beat the disease through earlier diagnosis, faster treatment, and better support. Highlighting the personal stakes of the plan, Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a post on social media reflecting on the loss of his brother to cancer.