UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 26, 2026 at 09:18 PM

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The UK government has established a framework with the police for releasing documents related to Peter Mandelson's 2024 appointment as ambassador to the US. This follows Mandelson's recent arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, stemming from scrutiny of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) is overseeing the process, with the Cabinet Office collecting relevant material from across the government. The ISC has confirmed that it has sole authority over decisions regarding the publication of any material sent to them. The committee hopes to publish some of the documents soon, amid a political scandal that has led to calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation.

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Cabinet Office 40% United States 40% Keir Starmer 50% Jeffrey Epstein 60% Metropolitan Police 60% Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) ×370% United Kingdom Government 80% Peter Mandelson ×690%

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