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Peter Mandelson’s vetting clearance “felt pressure to deliver a rapid outcome” because of contacts from Downing Street, MPs have been told. In testimony relayed to parliament via the Foreign Office (FCDO), [Ian Collard
Peter Mandelson’s security vetting by two other top civil servants, including the head of the civil service, the Guardian can reveal. The prime minister said on Friday that it was [“unforgivable” and “staggering
Keir Starmer to complete Mandelson’s security vetting before his appointment as ambassador – but was ignored. Robbins overturned the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKVS) decision to fail Mandelson just 24 hours later, giving little time
Peter Mandelson’s vetting process and the wider national security vetting system. The review, commissioned by Downing Street, comes after a Guardian investigation revealing that [security officials decided Mandelson should not receive developed vetting clearance
statement after [the Guardian revealed last week](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/22/met-police-talks-palantir-ai-tech-criminal-investigations-automate-intelligence) that Palantir, whose software has been used in Donald Trump’s ICE immigration crackdown and by Israel’s military, has held talks with the Metropolitan
Peter Mandelson exchanged WhatsApp messages with a senior cabinet minister criticising Keir Starmer’s lack of “verve” and tendency to buckle under pressure, suggesting the prime minister should behave in a more “Trumpian” fashion
Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador has revealed that the government is withholding his vetting file despite not having the authority to do so. In an extraordinary intervention, the intelligence and security committee
statement last night.](https://x.com/ShabanaMahmood/status/2061913234484171019) In her interviews this morning, **Jones** also said the government wanted an official [“police anti-racism commitment”](https://www.npcc.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/our-work/race-action-plan/police-anti-racism-commitment.pdf) reviewed. In the Commons yesterday **Chris Philp**, the shadow
Keir Starmer to complete security vetting for [Peter Mandelson](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/peter-mandelson) before announcing an appointment, documents reveal. The documents released last month by the Cabinet Office as part of the disclosures over
Keir Starmer has said it was “unforgivable” that he was not told that [Peter Mandelson](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/peter-mandelson) had failed his security vetting before being appointed as ambassador to Washington. The prime minister said
Peter Mandelson as ambassador in Washington. He remains close to Starmer and is understood to have spoken to the prime minister in recent days about his situation. He is not providing advice
Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to Washington will not appear before a parliamentary committee of MPs to give evidence. Dame Emily Thornberry had requested that Ian Collard speak to the foreign affairs committee
Keir Starmer has told Labour MPs to “stick together and fight together” as ministers launched a massive operation to shore up his fragile position before a critical day for his premiership. The prime minister faces
Peter Mandelson](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/peter-mandelson) scandal and said it is Israel rather than Britain that has a “special relationship” with the White House. Christian Turner, who took office in February to replace Mandelson
Keir Starmer is set to face his cabinet as more than 80 Labour MPs have called for him to resign, following the party’s devastating local elections losses last week. The cabinet is said
Peter Mandelson](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/peter-mandelson) were disclosed where he was accused of being “hysterical” about the issue. Among a huge release of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US, WhatsApp messages
Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer) swept to a remarkable victory in the 2024 general election, winning an enormous majority on the promise of change and accountability. A return to calm, sensible government and drawing
Keir saying again and again he's angry, when that's exactly how the public feels about him!" The prime minister's original decision to give Peter Mandelson the US ambassadorship, one of the best
Starmer will not face a parliamentary investigation over claims he misled MPs about the process to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. The House of Commons voted 335 to 223 against a Conservative-led motion
Starmer has accused officials in the Foreign Office of deliberately and repeatedly withholding the fact Lord Mandelson initially failed security vetting for the role of US ambassador. Giving a statement to MPs, the prime minister