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MPs raise doubts over missing Mandelson vetting documents
File detailing security mitigations is among those withheld at the request of the Metropolitan police Ministers have faced renewed cross-party pressure in parliament over documents…
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Scottish Secretary did not declare meeting with Mandelson's firm
Newly-released files confirm Douglas Alexander met with Global Counsel in summer 2024 but it was not publicly declared until earlier this year.…
Tories claim government has failed to comply with Mandelson humble address ‘in full’
The Tories insisted there are still ‘so many questions to answer’ after the release of documents related to Mandelson’s appointment…
Badenoch accuses Starmer of giving up on welfare reform
No legislation on welfare reform was announced in the King's Speech.…
How Rayner played key role in Mandelson files release – and Labour’s humiliation
Former deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara has highlighted how pivotal the ex-deputy prime minister was to the document release…
In The Room | Mandelson files: 1,504 pointless pages?
After 83 days of waiting, the government has finally released the second tranche of files on the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador to Washington. The first tranche w…
The one person who should be in the Mandelson files - but barely features
The latest drop of Mandelson files has been humiliating for Keir Starmer. As private emails and messages between Peter Mandelson and MPs were published, his government was branded …
Mandelson messages could form a manual in the dark arts of wielding power and keeping it
Files shed light on how the Labour grandee juggled patrons and supplicants using flattery, fury and contempt for three decades…
The New Mandelson Files Continue Labour’s Long Nightmare
While the freshly disclosed WhatsApp messages damage Starmer, they do not unambiguously help Burnham.…
Police officer sent death threats over Nowak murder case as Mahmood condemns ‘dangerous’ commentary – UK politics live
Home secretary says officer wrongly linked to case had to relocate after footage emerged of victim being handcuffed while dying BBC Scotland has more details of the Peter Murrell h…
Labour not looking to raise taxes to fund benefits, minister says after WhatsApp messages revealed
Nick Thomas-Symonds says messages between Pat McFadden and Peter Mandelson are ‘embarrassing’ UK politics live – latest updates Labour MPs are not looking to raise taxes to fund mo…
Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure
Criticisms revealed in major release of files relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to US UK politics live – latest updates Peter Mandelson exchanged WhatsApp messages …
Mandelson described Starmer’s No 10 operation as ‘beleaguered and bereft’ in published files – UK politics live
Peter Mandelson’s unfiltered remarks to cabinet officials are made public in hundreds of pages of documents relating to his appointment as US ambassador Mandelson files show no mit…
Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador - Reuters
Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador Reuters…
UK Releases More Files About Mandelson, Ex-Diplomat With Ties to Epstein
A second batch of documents about the former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson, who was fired over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, was published on Monday.…
The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson: the government must come clean on vetting | Editorial
Editorial: The first mistake was appointing the peer despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein. The next would be claiming his security risks were properly managed…
Embarrassing messages about Keir Starmer to be exposed in Mandelson files
Do not hold back any Mandelson documents, Tories tell Starmer as they issue contempt warning
Priti Patel issues warning after concerns raised that the government is redacting more information than was initially agreed…
Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to China, Russia and Israel – The Latest
Peter Mandelson’s links with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel were among the concerns raised by the UK’s vetting agency when it concluded he should be denied clearance, m…
Mandelson failed security vetting for US ambassador role over links to figures in China, Russia and Israel
Concerns were raised over Lord Mandelson’s security vetting because of links to a Chinese finance minister, a sanctions-hit Russian oligarch and a former Israeli military intellige…
Key questions over Mandelson vetting: did ‘mitigations’ cover links to China and Russia?
Why was his case said to be ‘borderline’ and was national security compromised during his time as ambassador?…
Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel
Vetting officials also flagged £1m loan when recommending he should be denied security clearance Key questions: did ‘mitigations’ cover links to China and Russia? Peter Mandelson’s…
Former minister Jess Phillips threatened to resign multiple times over Mandelson concerns
Lord Mandelson was sacked from the role in September last year over his friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein…
Britain’s second most senior diplomat in Washington abruptly leaves post
James Roscoe had served as deputy ambassador to US since 2022 and stood in after Peter Mandelson’s departure Britain’s second most senior diplomat in Washington, who stood in as in…
Top diplomat who stood in after Mandelson sacking abruptly leaves post
Politics latest: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting files release after fresh delay
Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform…
Minister defends Mandelson file redactions and says documents to be released in June – UK politics live
Darren Jones says release will be ‘one of the largest government publications ever laid in this house’ On Friday parliament’s intelligence and security committee issued a damning s…
Senior minister defends decision to withhold some Mandelson files
Darren Jones says there are good reasons not to disclose certain details and next batch will be released next month…
Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents.…
LIVE: Intelligence & Security Committee Drags Ministers to Commons on Mandelson Files
This rare action from the ISC comes after the government failed to respond or act on its letter of last week complaining about extraordinary redactions to…
Peter Mandelson scandal: the key questions that remain unanswered
The foreign affairs select committee meets this week to discuss next steps and there are concerns any conclusions reached at this stage may be premature…
UK’s next ambassador to Japan may be called to give evidence in Mandelson inquiry
MPs will decide whether Corin Robertson will face questions over decision to award security clearance against advice The UK’s next ambassador to Japan could be called to give evide…
Starmer sees off major Labour rebellion over call for Mandelson inquiry
No 10 deploys full weight to block parliamentary inquiry bid as MPs warn PM running out of political capital Keir Starmer has seen off a major Labour rebellion over a bid to force …
UK PM Starmer avoids parliamentary probe over Mandelson
Sir Keir Starmer criticised the vote, calling it a political stunt by the Conservative Party timed to sway voters ahead of local and regional elections on May 7.…
Starmer escapes inquiry on Mandelson vetting by a Parliament vote
The Labour Party whipped its members into opposing an inquiry into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled the House of Commons.…
UK PM Starmer avoids parliamentary probe over Mandelson appointment as US envoy
Starmer denies allegations that his office applied pressure on the foreign ministry to approve Mandelson's appointment as Britain's ambassador in Washington despite having failed s…
The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: questions that won’t go away | Editorial
Editorial: The prime minister’s account is not false, but it seems partial. The omissions raise serious questions about his judgment and parliamentary accountability…
UK PM Starmer avoids parliament probe over Epstein associate Peter Mandelson
The scandal over the controversial appointment of Mandelson as envoy to the US has plagued Starmer’s government for months.…
PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting
A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister's remarks assessed by Privileges Committee.…
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…
Starmer staves off mutiny over Mandelson mess… but for how long? - The Latest
Keir Starmer has endured another bruising day as the saga surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador continues. Lucy Hough speaks to policy editor and host of Polit…
Starmer’s ex-chief of staff says sorry over Mandelson appointment as UK leader faces more pressure
Former chief of staff apologizes for recommending Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador amidst growing pressure on Prime Minister Starmer.…
Starmer put in the clear after former aide takes blame for Mandelson scandal
Prime minister survives vote by MPs to launch ‘sleaze’ inquiry over failed vetting row…
Starmer staves off mutiny over Mandelson mess… but for how long? - The Latest
Keir Starmer has endured another bruising day, as the saga surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador continues. So how much peril is the prime minister in? Lucy Ho…
What did Morgan McSweeney and Philip Barton tell MPs about Mandelson’s vetting?
Key takeaways from appearance at select committee of PM’s former chief of staff and former Foreign Office chief…
Watch: PM's ex-top aide interrogated on Mandelson appointment
Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.…
I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser says
Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.…
U.K. Starmer’s former aide takes responsibility for advising Mandelson’s appointment
Mandelson was sacked last September when his ties to the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were found to have been deeper than previously known…
Three key statements Starmer made to MPs about Mandelson vetting
BBC Verify looks into some of the statements the prime minister made about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.…
Morgan McSweeney admits ‘serious error of judgment’ over Mandelson appointment – video
Starmer’s former chief of staff said he recognised the harm done to Jeffrey Epstein's victims and apologised for 'any part this controversy has played in causing further hurt'…
UK PM's former chief of staff says he was wrong to encourage Mandelson appointment
The saga over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador has prompted calls for Starmer’s resignation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Ex-FCDO chief tells MPs he had concerns over Mandelson’s Epstein links
Philip Barton says there was pressure over pace of vetting from No 10, which he says was ‘uninterested’ in process UK politics live – latest updates The former Foreign Office chief…
Morgan McSweeney says advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson was ‘serious error of judgment’ – UK politics live
Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, who advised PM on appointment, questioned by the foreign affairs committee Q: Was there pressure on you to approve Mandelson’s vetting? This i…
UK leader Starmer faces more pressure over Mandelson ambassador appointment - AP News
UK leader Starmer faces more pressure over Mandelson ambassador appointment AP News…
Starmer faces perilous day in parliament over Mandelson affair
No way to raise Mandelson concerns, former senior official says
Sir Philip Barton says he was worried Lord Mandelson's links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "could be a problem".…
Key points as MPs question former Foreign Office boss on Mandelson vetting row
Former top Foreign Office civil servant Sir Philip Barton and ex-No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney are answering MPs' questions.…
What is ‘DV’? Key terms used in the Mandelson vetting row explained
Phrases used by the UK’s national security apparatus have been thrown into the spotlight by the political controversy…