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What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?

Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador was scrutinized due to his known links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged before the appointment.
Labour MPs questioned how Starmer and his team justified Mandelson's appointment despite concerns, particularly focusing on chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's influential role in pushing for Mandelson's appointment.
Morgan McSweeney, a close ally of Mandelson and a key political strategist for Starmer, faced pressure amid controversy, with questions raised about his future at No 10.

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gazetteandherald.co.uk

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Update as police descend on Peter Mandelson's Wiltshire home

Police searches remain ongoing at the Wiltshire home of Peter Mandelson.

8 hours ago

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sky.com

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Police search addresses in connection with Peter Mandelson investigation

The Metropolitan Police carried out search warrants at an address in Camden and another in Wiltshire, but it added that no one had been arrested.

10 hours ago

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bristolpost.co.uk

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Police search properties linked to Lord Peter Mandelson

A property in Wiltshire, linked to Lord Peter Mandelson, is being searched by police

11 hours ago

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oxfordmail.co.uk

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Jeremy Clarkson calls Peter Mandelson 'ghastly little weasel'

Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has slammed Peter Mandelson as a "ghastly little weasel".

12 hours ago·Oxford, United Kingdom

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smh.com.au

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British PM apologises to Epstein victims

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has apologised to Epstein victims for appointing one of his associates as the UK ambassador to the US.

21 hours ago·Australia

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NZ Herald

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British PM blames security services for Mandelson vetting fiasco

Sir Keir Starmer has criticised the security services amid a backlash over his handling of the Mandelson scandal. In a rare criticism of security figures,...

1 day ago

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