Mandelson's 'scorched earth' revenge? Starmer and Cabinet on high alert for damaging leaks of their 'missing' messages to disgraced ex-envoy after Darren Jones's gushing praise is exposed

The controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson has intensified with new revelations about WhatsApp messages from Darren Jones, which were omitted from a recent data leak. These messages, showing Jones's praise for Mandelson, could further tarnish the reputations of Starmer and the Cabinet if they're found to have been involved. The leaks indicate a potential "scorched earth" campaign by Mandelson, raising concerns about political retribution and the potential fallout for those associated with him. This situation underscores the ongoing tensions and potential fallout from Mandelson's past actions.