Mandelson received sensitive Foreign Office briefings before vetting finished
Newly released documents reveal that Peter Mandelson received sensitive Foreign Office security briefings and discussed meetings with the head of MI6 before completing his developed vetting process for the Washington ambassador role.
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- May 31
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Open questions and key claims
Peter Mandelson criticised Keir Starmer’s lack of “verve” and tendency to buckle under pressure in WhatsApp messages.
Mandelson suggested the prime minister should behave in a more “Trumpian” fashion.
Pat McFadden stated that Labour MPs are asking the wrong questions about taxation and benefits.
More than 1,500 pages of files relating to Mandelson's appointment were released by the government.
Mandelson was fired after nine months as ambassador to the United States.
UK government published over 1,500 pages of documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
Earlier documents showed official vetting warned of 'reputational risks' over Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The scandal has led to the departure of Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, and director of communications, Tim Allan.
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