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3 days ago

UK politics

Ministers have no authority to withhold Mandelson vetting file, committee says

UK politics

No 10 considered giving Doyle ambassador role, sacked official says

3 days ago

Ministers have no authority to withhold Mandelson vetting file, committee says

The intelligence and security committee says the government withheld Mandelson-related vetting documents despite lacking authority, after parliament ordered full paper release with ISC review.

No 10 considered giving Doyle ambassador role, sacked official says

UK Parliament considered giving Lord Doyle an ambassador role, raising concerns about political appointments and communication within government departments.

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2 weeks ago

Foreign Office cuts will weaken oversight of international law, MPs warn

Closure of the Foreign Office's international humanitarian law unit raises concerns about the UK's ability to monitor international law violations.

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2 weeks ago

UK politics

Ex-FCDO chief tells MPs he had concerns over Mandelson's Epstein links

UK politics

Olly Robbins refused to give Mandelson vetting summary to Cabinet Office, says Cat Little

UK politics

Peter Mandelson: a timeline of his appointment as UK ambassador to US

UK politics

Today, it fell to parliament to hold Keir Starmer to account for the Mandelson scandal. It largely failed | Toby Helm

UK politics

Starmer tells MPs Foreign Office has been stripped of power to overrule vetting

UK politics

Cabinet secretary apparently advised Starmer to wait for vetting before appointing Mandelson

2 weeks ago

Ex-FCDO chief tells MPs he had concerns over Mandelson's Epstein links

Concerns were raised about Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure from Downing Street regarding the vetting process for his appointment.

Olly Robbins refused to give Mandelson vetting summary to Cabinet Office, says Cat Little

Olly Robbins withheld Peter Mandelson's vetting summary from the Cabinet Office, despite internal debates about its release.

Peter Mandelson: a timeline of his appointment as UK ambassador to US

Keir Starmer detailed Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, highlighting the vetting process and the Foreign Office's overruling of security recommendations.

Today, it fell to parliament to hold Keir Starmer to account for the Mandelson scandal. It largely failed | Toby Helm

Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington raised concerns due to his links with Jeffrey Epstein and failure of Foreign Office vetting.

Starmer tells MPs Foreign Office has been stripped of power to overrule vetting

The Foreign Office lost the power to overrule vetting decisions after the Peter Mandelson scandal, prompting an investigation into security concerns.

Cabinet secretary apparently advised Starmer to wait for vetting before appointing Mandelson

Simon Case advised Keir Starmer to complete security vetting for Peter Mandelson before his appointment as US ambassador, which was later overruled.

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Top Foreign Office official felt pressure' for rapid outcome' on Mandelson vetting

Pressure from Downing Street influenced the rapid vetting clearance decision for Peter Mandelson despite recommendations against it.

Five things we learned from Cat Little's evidence to MPs about the Mandelson saga

Little sought vetting clearance information for Mandelson, which was initially withheld, leading her to request it directly from UK Security Vetting.

Top Foreign Office official felt pressure' for rapid outcome' on Mandelson vetting

Pressure from Downing Street influenced the rapid vetting clearance decision for Peter Mandelson despite recommendations against it.

Five things we learned from Cat Little's evidence to MPs about the Mandelson saga

Little sought vetting clearance information for Mandelson, which was initially withheld, leading her to request it directly from UK Security Vetting.

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The Guardian view on Starmer's Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador faces scrutiny, with potential risks for Downing Street depending on witness testimonies.

Starmer faces Commons showdown over Mandelson vetting scandal

Keir Starmer faces leadership challenges due to the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal and must clarify his position to MPs.

UK politics

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy

UK politics

Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting

Keir Starmer expresses outrage over the Foreign Office's failure to inform him about Peter Mandelson's security vetting results before his appointment.

UK politics

UK's Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting

Keir Starmer faces pressure over Peter Mandelson's security vetting issues and accusations of misleading Parliament.

The Guardian view on Starmer's Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador faces scrutiny, with potential risks for Downing Street depending on witness testimonies.

Starmer faces Commons showdown over Mandelson vetting scandal

Keir Starmer faces leadership challenges due to the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal and must clarify his position to MPs.

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy

Keir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment if he had known about the failed security vetting.

Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting

Keir Starmer expresses outrage over the Foreign Office's failure to inform him about Peter Mandelson's security vetting results before his appointment.

UK's Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting

Keir Starmer faces pressure over Peter Mandelson's security vetting issues and accusations of misleading Parliament.

UK politics

Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not appear to give evidence

UK politics

Key points from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

UK politics

Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says

Sir Keir Starmer accused the Foreign Office of withholding information about Lord Mandelson's failed security vetting for the US ambassador role.

UK politics

Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement

Sir Keir Starmer defends the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador despite security clearance issues and subsequent sacking over Epstein ties.

Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not appear to give evidence

Ian Collard will provide written evidence instead of appearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee regarding Lord Mandelson's vetting process.

Key points from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

Sir Olly Robbins testified about the vetting process for Lord Mandelson's ambassador role, highlighting pressure from Downing Street and security clearance issues.

Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says

Sir Keir Starmer accused the Foreign Office of withholding information about Lord Mandelson's failed security vetting for the US ambassador role.

Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement

Sir Keir Starmer defends the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador despite security clearance issues and subsequent sacking over Epstein ties.

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Foreign Office unit tracking Israel's potential breaches of international law closes due to cuts

The closure of the international humanitarian law cell follows a review by Olly Robbins, the permanent secretary at the Foreign Office dismissed last week by the prime minister over the Peter Mandelson scandal.

UK politics

No 10 asked Foreign Office to find job for senior Starmer aide, says Olly Robbins

Downing Street pressured the Foreign Office to find a diplomatic role for Keir Starmer's communications chief, Matthew Doyle, despite concerns about his suitability.

Olly Robbins says he faced constant pressure' to get Mandelson in post

Oliver Robbins faced pressure to expedite Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US, bypassing usual vetting processes.

Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row

Sir Olly Robbins defends his decision not to disclose Lord Mandelson's vetting failure in Parliament after being sacked from the Foreign Office.

UK politics

Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row

Sir Olly Robbins defends his decision not to disclose Lord Mandelson's vetting failure in Parliament after being sacked from the Foreign Office.

UK politics

Starmer accuses Robbins of obstructing truth about Mandelson vetting

Keir Starmer criticized Olly Robbins for obstructing information regarding the Mandelson vetting scandal, emphasizing the Foreign Office's failure to inform Downing Street.

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role, raising questions about the Prime Minister's knowledge and the Foreign Office's decision-making.

Minister defends Starmer amid Mandelson revelations, saying vetting decision utterly unacceptable' UK politics live

Darren Jones ordered a review after the Foreign Office overruled security vetting findings, calling the situation unacceptable and suspending their rights to do so.

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role, raising questions about the Prime Minister's knowledge and the Foreign Office's decision-making.

Minister defends Starmer amid Mandelson revelations, saying vetting decision utterly unacceptable' UK politics live

Darren Jones ordered a review after the Foreign Office overruled security vetting findings, calling the situation unacceptable and suspending their rights to do so.

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Retired high court judge to review Peter Mandelson's vetting process

A retired judge will review Peter Mandelson's vetting process after security officials were overruled to allow his ambassadorship despite failed clearance.

6 months ago

Revealed: UK Foreign Office staff pushed for Israel trip despite suspension of trade talks

Foreign Office officials advised ministers to endorse a trade envoy's Israel visit despite the foreign secretary suspending free trade agreement talks.

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fromwww.independent.co.uk

Genocide prevention could become legal priority for UK government

British government may establish clearer legal obligations to prevent genocides and assess their occurrences instead of relying solely on international courts.

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UK news

Inquiry launched into government handling of Harry Dunn's death, Lammy announces

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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US government role to be excluded in review into Harry Dunn's death

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Inquiry launched into government handling of Harry Dunn's death, Lammy announces

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

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US government role to be excluded in review into Harry Dunn's death

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Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Foreign Office shares advice for tourists

The Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Turkey amid regional tensions, particularly regarding ongoing hostilities between Israel, Iran, and the US.

UK news

11 months ago

Britons in Israel told to notify Foreign Office to receive instructions on how to leave

David Lammy emphasized to MPs that the Foreign Office is urging all British nationals in Israel to register, ensuring the government can provide vital evacuation information.

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