Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month
The second batch of documents related to Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US will not be published this month. Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones announced that the release will occur after Parliament's recess to allow MPs adequate time for review. The government has faced accusations of a cover-up but maintains that its approach to redacting files is standard practice.
- ▪The release of the Mandelson files is delayed until after Parliament's recess.
- ▪Darren Jones stated that the government is following a normal approach to redacting sensitive information.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about additional redactions and withheld documents by the Intelligence and Security Committee.
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Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this monthJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaThe second tranche of documents relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US will not be published this month.Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said the papers would be released after Parliament's upcoming recess to give MPs "sufficient time to review the material".Jones gave the update in the House of Commons after the committee of MPs reviewing the documents said some files were being withheld and redacted on new grounds.Jones denied Conservative accusations of a cover-up and insisted the government had taken the "normal approach" to redacting files.Lord Mandelson was sacked as ambassador last year…
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