#mandelson tag - Briefly

2 days ago

UK politics

I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser says

UK politics

The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: a story that doesn't add up | Editorial

2 days ago

I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser says

Morgan McSweeney admitted to a serious mistake in recommending Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US due to undisclosed ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: a story that doesn't add up | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer's handling of Lord Mandelson's appointment raises questions about accountability and the vetting process within the government.

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3 days ago

Mandelson and McSweeney: a partnership forged on winning and crushing the Labour left

Mandelson and McSweeney's political journeys began at Lambeth council, highlighting their differing approaches within the Labour party.

3 days ago

What might McSweeney and Barton reveal about Mandelson vetting scandal?

Starmer's appointment of Mandelson is under scrutiny regarding the due process followed, with conflicting views from officials involved.

In Peter Mandelson evidence, Cat Little had the best weapon: an audit trail

The Peter Mandelson vetting affair reveals a complex conflict between senior civil servants, highlighting issues of transparency and decision-making in government.

Five things we learned from Cat Little's evidence to MPs about the Mandelson saga

Little sought vetting clearance information for Mandelson, which was initially withheld, leading her to request it directly from UK Security Vetting.

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UK politics

Robbins v Starmer: the key points they disagree on over Mandelson vetting

Robbins felt pressured to appoint Mandelson quickly, overriding security clearance recommendations, but maintains it was the right decision.

UK politics

Mandelson scandal is biggest crisis for diplomatic service in decades, says ex-Foreign Office chief

The Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal represents a significant crisis for the diplomatic service, with implications for leadership accountability.

Robbins v Starmer: the key points they disagree on over Mandelson vetting

Robbins felt pressured to appoint Mandelson quickly, overriding security clearance recommendations, but maintains it was the right decision.

Mandelson scandal is biggest crisis for diplomatic service in decades, says ex-Foreign Office chief

The Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal represents a significant crisis for the diplomatic service, with implications for leadership accountability.

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fromIrish Independent

'Dismissive approach' from No 10 over Mandelson vetting process, former top official at UK Foreign Office claims

There was a very, very strong expectation from No 10 that Mr Mandelson needed to be in post and in America as quickly as humanly possible.

UK politics

What is DV'? Key acronyms and terms in the Mandelson vetting row explained

Mandelson's application for developed vetting clearance was denied due to the intrusive nature of the vetting process.

Starmer could have been told about Mandelson's vetting failure, claims No 10 with release of briefing paper UK politics live

Douglas Alexander criticizes the appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador, asserting that Keir Starmer should have been informed about security vetting issues.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Detectives investigating Mandelson and Andrew's Epstein links getting CPS advice

Prosecutors are advising police on investigations into Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

MPs approve release of Mandelson-Epstein files as police issue warning live

Chris Ward said: Release of information will be done, either through the Cabinet Secretary working with independent lawyers, or if the material is deemed to be potentially conflicting with national security or foreign relations, it will be handed to the ISC, who are independent. They can make the decision. He added: There will not be political involvement for ministers. There will not be political involvement from Number 10 in this process this is the cabinet secretary and the ISC working with lawyers on it.

UK politics

A whiff of familiarity in Mandelson's 2009 collusion with the banks

Peter Mandelson advised a JP Morgan executive to pressure the chancellor in 2009, revealing collusion between government figures and banks amid bonus-tax tensions.

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fromwww.standard.co.uk

UK politics

Epstein helped lobby Mandelson on 1.8bn Thames port, new files show

7 months ago

UK politics

Tories demand answers on Mandelson in letter to Starmer

fromwww.standard.co.uk

UK politics

Epstein helped lobby Mandelson on 1.8bn Thames port, new files show