UK officials saw ‘no need’ to vet Peter Mandelson, sacked Olly Robbins claims.
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-04-21 19:17 UTC+10:00
Section: Americas
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Elections
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LONDON — Parts of Keir Starmer’s government believed there was “no need” to obtain full security vetting for Peter Mandelson before making him Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. in late 2024, a former top civil servant alleged Tuesday.
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