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Key figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPs

Morgan McSweeney, is due to appear on Tuesday. Collard, who has given evidence to the select committee previously, is a former ambassador to Lebanon and Panama and was appointed t[he Foreign Office’s chief

What Starmer said, and didn’t say, in the Commons about the Mandelson saga

Questioned about whether he knew one particular detail about Mandelson’s business links, Starmer made it clear that this was the sort of detail he not only did not know about the vetting, but never

UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson mistake, rejects resignation calls

Questions over PM’s judgement The fiasco has raised doubts about Starmer’s judgement, with the beleaguered prime minister claiming he only found out about the overruling of the vetting decision last week. Starmer

PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting

Morgan McSweeney will give evidence to MPs on the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday about his role in the security vetting of Lord Mandelson. McSweeney, who advised the prime minister to appoint Lord Mandelson

No way to raise Mandelson concerns, former senior official says

details emerged about the extent of his friendship with Epstein. Lord Mandelson has since said he regretted ever having known Epstein. Sir Keir appointed Lord Mandelson to the post, and the decision has dogged

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal

Morgan McSweeney, and staff in Number 10 also did not know about the UKSV warnings. McSweeney quit his job over the Mandelson scandal in February. However, opposition MPs say it is not credible that neither

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