The disclosure of Lord Peter Mandelson's WhatsApp messages could come through a potential future court case, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister has said.Darren Jones said the Government cannot force the disgraced peer to release his WhatsApp messages because he is outside its employment.His comments came during a statement on the publication of the second tranche of documents relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.

The disclosure of Lord Peter Mandelson's WhatsApp messages could come through a potential future court case, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister has said.Darren Jones said the Government cannot force the disgraced peer to release his WhatsApp messages because he is outside its employment.His comments came during a statement on the publication of the second tranche of documents relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.