Senior minister defends decision to withhold some Mandelson files
A senior minister has defended the government's decision to withhold certain documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. Darren Jones stated that there are valid reasons for not disclosing specific information, particularly concerning national security. The next set of documents is expected to be released next month, but the government faces criticism for redacting and withholding information from a parliamentary committee.
- ▪Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, justified the withholding of certain documents.
- ▪The intelligence and security committee accused the government of not complying with parliamentary requests for transparency.
- ▪The next batch of documents related to Mandelson's appointment is scheduled for release in June.
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MPs voted earlier this year to force the government to publish all documents related to the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Photograph: Hannah McKay/ReutersView image in fullscreenMPs voted earlier this year to force the government to publish all documents related to the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Photograph: Hannah McKay/ReutersPeter MandelsonSenior minister defends decision to withhold some Mandelson filesDarren Jones says there are good reasons not to disclose certain details and next batch will be released next month UK politics live – latest updates Kiran Stacey Policy editorTue 19 May 2026 10.40 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 10.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA senior minister has defended the government’s decision to…
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