Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address

Debate between Darren Jones and Desmond Swayne

Monday 16th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Darren Jones]

My hon. Friend will know that there are legal proceedings under way, with actions by the Metropolitan police and others. The Government agree that there should be justice for victims, and anyone who has any insight, knowledge or experience of Jeffrey Epstein, his associates or the events involved should come forward and share it.

[Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)]

Did the Prime Minister’s chief of staff communicate with Mandelson via a private email address?

[Darren Jones]

Any communications that are subject to the Humble Address will be published in the second tranche.

Digital ID: Public Consultation

Debate between Darren Jones and Desmond Swayne

Tuesday 10th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Darren Jones]

I very much agree with my hon. Friend. We have to remember that taxpayers pay for these public services, but they have nowhere else to go, unlike in the private sector, where they can go to someone else if they are getting a rubbish service. It is a requirement for all of us in this House to make sure we are using taxpayers’ money effectively to build effective modern public services, and that is what this Government will be doing.

[Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)]

I am almost speechless! This House is the properly accountable people’s panel, not some collection of stooges and trustees selected by the Minister. In any event, it is no good him telling us it is asleep—this parrot is dead, killed by lack of trust in the Government after the whole saga of Labour Together, isn’t it?

[Darren Jones]

No.