"I think most people watching this programme would think if there was material information, that the UK vetting agencies had come up with concerns and made a recommendation in relation to what's a highly intrusive vetting process, that rightly and reasonably, that would be flagged to the ministers concerned."
"I expect so, yes I think he will. There are no certainties but of course I think he will lead and I think he should because, frankly, on the biggest call in this parliament he's exercised the right judgment, which is to keep us out of someone else's war."
"As a Scottish Presbyterian I don't believe in papal infallibility, nor do I believe in prime ministerial infallibility."
Douglas Alexander, a trusted government minister, expressed concerns over the appointment of Mandelson as ambassador to the US, labeling it a mistake. He stated that Keir Starmer had acknowledged this error and apologized, but emphasized that Starmer was not informed about Mandelson's failure in security vetting. Alexander argued that significant information from UK vetting agencies should have been communicated to relevant ministers. He also expressed confidence in Starmer's leadership for the next election, citing his judgment in avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts.
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