MPs hear how question of pressure is at heart of Mandelson scandal
Testimony from former senior officials that pressure from No 10 did not sway appointment decision strains credulity
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Morgan McSweeney, left, and Philip Barton testify to MPs about the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Composite: Parliament TVView image in fullscreenMorgan McSweeney, left, and Philip Barton testify to MPs about the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Composite: Parliament TVPeter MandelsonAnalysisDrop the ‘toxic hot potato’: what Barton and McSweeney really revealed about the Mandelson scandalPaul LewisTestimony from former senior officials that pressure from No 10 did not sway appointment decision strains credulity UK politics live – latest updates Tue 28 Apr 2026 12.55 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 16.01 EDTShareThe latest two witnesses to testify to parliament over Peter Mandelson’s appointment had plenty to offer headline writers.
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