Starmer orders inquiry into any security concerns over Mandelson’s tenure in US
by Peter Walker Senior political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#752NM)
PM sets out his side of events relating to appointment and security vetting in address to parliament
Keir Starmer has ordered an investigation into any security concerns relating to Peter Mandelson's tenure as UK ambassador to the US as he gave his side of events in a politically crucial statement in parliament.
I know many members across the house will find these facts to be incredible," Starmer told jeering MPs, after setting out how the Foreign Office opted to overrule the initial decision to refuse Mandelson's security vetting without informing him and other ministers.
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