MPs raise doubts over missing Mandelson vetting documents
MPs are questioning the absence of key documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington, which are being withheld due to a police investigation. The documents include a vetting summary that recommended against granting Mandelson security clearance. Concerns have been raised about Mandelson's connections to various individuals, and MPs are demanding clarity on the missing information.
- ▪Documents regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment are withheld due to a police investigation.
- ▪The withheld documents include a vetting summary that recommended against granting Mandelson security clearance.
- ▪MPs expressed surprise at the absence of documents detailing necessary security mitigations.
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Documents about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington are being withheld because of a police investigation. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/APView image in fullscreenDocuments about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington are being withheld because of a police investigation. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/APPeter MandelsonMPs raise doubts over missing Mandelson vetting documents File detailing security mitigations is among those withheld at the request of the Metropolitan policeHenry DyerWed 3 Jun 2026 14.35 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 15.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMinisters have faced renewed cross-party pressure in parliament over documents missing from a 1,500-page release of papers about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as…
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