Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party following further revelations about his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The access Epstein had to the British government marks a serious breach and existential questions for the Labour Party.

Oli Dugmore is joined by Rachel Cunliffe.

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