Starmer may face more resignations after release of Mandelson WhatsApp messages, say sources

PM has apologised for his handling of Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, but next tranche of files could contain further damaging details

Keir Starmer could suffer further resignations when ministerial WhatsApp messages are published in the next tranche of the Peter Mandelson files, senior government sources have told the Guardian.

With officials bracing for the subsequent releases - expected to include informal communications alongside formal messages like those in the first batch - Starmer apologised again on Thursday over his handling of Mandelson's appointment, saying: It was me that made a mistake, and it's me that makes the apology to the victims of [Jeffrey] Epstein, and I do that."