What did Morgan McSweeney and Philip Barton tell MPs about Mandelson’s vetting?
Key takeaways from appearance at select committee of PM’s former chief of staff and former Foreign Office chief
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McSweeney and Barton both had concerns about Mandelson’s Epstein connections. Composite: Parliament TVView image in fullscreenMcSweeney and Barton both had concerns about Mandelson’s Epstein connections. Composite: Parliament TVMorgan McSweeneyWhat did Morgan McSweeney and Philip Barton tell MPs about Mandelson’s vetting?Key takeaways from appearance at select committee of PM’s former chief of staff and former Foreign Office chief UK politics live – latest updates Jessica Elgot Deputy political editorTue 28 Apr 2026 09.35 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 10.03 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMorgan McSweeney, the prime minister’s former chief of staff, gave his first public appearance at a high-stakes hearing of the foreign affairs select committee to be grilled on the appointment…
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