First tranche of Mandelson papers set to be published on Wednesday

Last month, MPs ordered the government to release thousands of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment in 2024 after questions over links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein

The first round of papers relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US is set to be published on Wednesday (Yui Mok/PA)

Downing Street could begin releasing documents related to  Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington on Wednesday.

Parliamentary sources said cabinet minister Darren Jones is expected to address MPs after Prime Minister’s Questions, following media reports No 10 was preparing to release the first round of Mandelson papers.