Lord Mandelson repeatedly sought support from Labour Party members in an unsuccessful attempt to become chancellor of the University of Oxford, according to documents.

Between August 3 and October 28, 2024, the 72-year-old urged a host of members, including Oxford alumni Emma Reynolds, to contribute to Labour’s first ‘real shot’ at having a chancellor at the prestigious university.

Mandelson’s bid was ultimately a failure as he finished fourth of 38 candidates in 2024.

The disgraced former ambassador studied philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford before entering into politics.