BBC Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been accused of attempting a "No 10 coup", reports the Daily Telegraph in its top story.

It characterises his publication of texts with former British ambassador to the US Lord Peter Mandelson as "an attempt by Mr Streeting to neutralise any obstacles in a future leadership contest".

Lord Mandelson's appointment to the position came at a time when it was publicly known he had maintained a friendship with the late Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction for paedophilia.

The appointment has come under fresh scrutiny after the publication of the latest Epstein files by the US justice department.

The BBC understands Lord Mandelson's view is that he answered questions about his relationship with Epstein in the vetting process accurately.

Lord Mandelson has not responded to requests for comment, but the BBC understands his position is that he has not acted in any way criminally and that he was not motivated by financial gain

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