Mandelson was offered highly classified briefing before vetting completed
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Newly released documents reveal that Peter Mandelson was offered a highly classified briefing by the Foreign Office for his role as US ambassador before his formal vetting process was complete. The offer was made in late December 2024, shortly after his appointment was announced, while his developed vetting clearance wasn't confirmed until late January 2025. He was then asked to apply for an even higher level of vetting. This occurred despite FCDO security guidelines stating that the application should be made three months before starting the post. The documents also show that Mandelson received a £75,000 severance payment after requesting over £500,000 following his dismissal as US ambassador due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The government acknowledged shortcomings in the due diligence process following the release of the documents.
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