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Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, the former New Labour “prince of darkness” failed UK security vetting – something Keir Starmer says he was not told about. On Friday, Starmer said he was “absolutely furious
investigation](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/16/revealed-mandelson-failed-vetting-but-foreign-office-overruled-decision) revealed Mandelson had been appointed despite failing initial vetting. Later on Thursday evening, the government said no minister had been informed of that decision at the time
Peter Mandelson taking his dog for a walk near his home in London. Photograph: James Manning/PA The process could take from several months to over a year, according to some estimates, potentially delaying Scotland Yard
Peter Mandelson scandal as the Guardian learned of [concerns around the cabinet table](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/22/olly-robbins-starmer-sacking-ministers-cabinet-meeting), a senior minister refused to say the dismissal of Olly Robbins was fair and several mandarins called for Robbins
Peter Mandelson had not passed the vetting, he would never, ever have appointed him ambassador," he said. Lammy, who was foreign secretary at the time, added that neither he nor his advisers had been told
investigation into any security concerns related to Mandelson’s tenure as ambassador to Washington. “I know many members across the house will find these facts to be incredible,” Starmer said, after setting