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سياسة·19.04.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي
Kendall says Starmer would have withdrawn Mandelson US ambassador appointment if he knew vetting failed
Liz Kendall has said Keir Starmer would have withdrawn Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US if he had known he failed security vetting, regardless of timing near Trump's inauguration. The science and technology secretary defended the prime minister amid calls for his resignation, stating Starmer is a 'man of integrity' and blaming Mandelson and senior officials for the failure to disclose vetting concerns. The controversy has prompted resignations of senior civil servants and opposition parties are demanding Starmer take responsibility.
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Guardian UK