- The Metropolitan Police are revisiting a previously closed investigation into the snatching of a mobile phone belonging to Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff.
- The incident, which occurred in central London last October, was initially closed after police incorrectly recorded the address as Belgrave Street, Tower Hamlets, instead of Belgrave Road, Westminster.
- The administrative error was identified while responding to a recent media inquiry, prompting the force to reassess whether there is available evidence.
- The stolen device reportedly contained messages pertinent to Lord Peter Mandelson’s potential appointment as British ambassador to the US.
- Mr McSweeney resigned from Downing Street last month amid pressure, with MPs having previously ordered the Government to release documents concerning Lord Mandelson’s vetting and links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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