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13 resultsfor “Details about Lord Mandelson's vetting process”

Politics

No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief

details of the vetting, other than the outcome of the process, would have been against the rules - Dropping Lord Mandelson

BBC News5h ago
Politics

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failing vetting, should No 10 have been more curious? No 10 said there had been repeated requests for "assurances" from the Foreign Office about the "facts of this case", including vetting. Developed vetting

BBC NewsApr 17
Politics

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

details from the "confidential" vetting process would "never be shared with No 10 or the prime minister". Asked about Sir Olly's effective sacking on Thursday, Lord McDonald said: "I cannot see that there

BBC NewsApr 18
Politics

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal

process has now been changed. Details of the due diligence checks made before Lord Mandelson's appointment, which were carried out by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Number 10, are still to emerge

BBC NewsYesterday
Politics

Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

detail about Lord Mandelson's vetting should be included in the cache. In other words, there was the prospect it might not be, and not long later it did then see the light

BBC NewsApr 17
Politics

Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says

details of the vetting, which are highly intrusive and personal, as this would undermine the process. He is due to give evidence to the Commons Foreign Affairs Commitee on Tuesday morning. Labour MP Dame Emily

BBC NewsYesterday
Politics

Starmer accuses Robbins of obstructing truth about Mandelson vetting

details of Mandelson’s personal life, and financial and business dealings – which the prime minister is also believed to have now seen – as well as the recommendation that Mandelson had failed vetting

The Guardian WorldYesterday
Politics

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy

detail of vetting, so I would remember if this had ever been raised with me.” Robbins received the vetting outcome after Starmer had already announced Mandelson’s appointment and, despite a separate due diligence process

The Guardian WorldApr 18
Politics

Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner

process at the time, but conceded there were some "time pressures" on the Foreign Office to confirm him ahead of Donald Trump's return to the US presidency. On the departure of Sir Olly, Lammy

BBC NewsApr 19
Politics

Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

details of those investigations would not have been passed on to Number 10 or ministers. As sources told me in the autumn, and government still says publicly now, no concerns were raised with ministers

BBC NewsApr 18
Politics

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland

details of it. "It seems strange that a Labour prime minister comes to Scotland during an election campaign and doesn't appear to be campaigning with the Labour Party. "It's almost

BBC NewsApr 18
Politics

Officials debate withholding Mandelson vetting documents from parliament

Lord Alan West, a retired Royal Navy admiral. Its members are sworn to secrecy under the Official Secrets Act and are given access to highly classified material. Tasked with overseeing the UK intelligence community

The Guardian WorldApr 16
Politics

What is Developed Vetting security clearance at centre of Mandelson row?

detailed information about their finances, internet use and medical conditions. Official records are also checked, including a candidate's credit history and any criminal offences. Records held by the Security Service are also reviewed. Those

BBC NewsApr 17