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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Starmer Confirms Use Of Disappearing WhatsApp Messages
Caption: Starmer Confirms Use Of Disappearing WhatsApp Messages. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that he uses WhatsApp’s disappearing messages feature, raising questions about whether some communications relating to Peter Mandelson have been lost. The issue emerged after the government released a large batch of documents linked to Mandelson’s appointment as the UK ambassador to the United States. While the disclosure included messages from ministers and civil servants, only a small number came directly from Starmer. The prime minister said he had handed over all the messages he still held and insisted he had fully complied with the publication process. He added that the use of disappearing messages is common and not limited to politics. Government guidance allows ministers to use the feature, provided it does not undermine record keeping or transparency requirements. However, Downing Street says a review of WhatsApp use is now under way, with officials acknowledging there may be lessons to learn. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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