UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
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Mandelson's application for developed vetting clearance was denied due to the intrusive nature of the vetting process.
Peter Ricketts said there had to be more awkward questions asked of a person such as Peter Mandelson than the system allows, given all the baggage of his three decades in politics and business. For that person there must surely be an even more thorough process including detailed interviews with those who have known him/her well in their previous life. That will take time, Lord Ricketts said.