McSweeney's Stolen Phone: A Tangled Web of Messages
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Morgan McSweeney, ex-Number Ten chief of staff, faces scrutiny over his stolen iPhone, which contained messages about Peter Mandelsons controversial US ambassador appointment. The phone was remotely wiped after being reported stolen by a bike rider in London. McSweeney had two private phones, one of which was deactivated this year. Number Ten is still seeking relevant texts from personal devices, months after MPs first requested them. The theft report has raised eyebrows due to McSweeneys incorrect location and lack of mention of his Number Ten role or phone tracking. A top official from Boris Johnsons era criticizes the lack of automatic message backups. Ministers worry McSweeney may testify before MPs, potentially revealing details about his Mandelson chats and the appointment controversy. The phone saga has everyone on edge as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch pushes for a vote, with potential for more revelations about Starmers involvement.
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