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Will we ever know everything about Peter Mandelson?

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Sir Keir Starmer says he has "put to bed" the row over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador - but it looks set to rumble on for the PM.

Starmer's former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has now been summoned to give evidence to the Commons, as well as Sir Olly Robbins's predecessor at the Foreign Office, Sir Philip Barton.

Beth explains why Sir Philip's evidence could end up being "box office", while Ruth and Harriet give their assessment on Starmer's very difficult week.

And the team discuss if it might be easier to reveal all the information which came up during vetting.

Plus - Beth's in Manchester interviewing Green Party leader Zack Polanski. Will he be able to persuade voters in Labour heartlands - and beyond - to jump ship?

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