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Política·27/4/2026Resumen IA
Foreign Office security official says he felt pressure from Downing Street over Mandelson vetting
A senior Foreign Office security official has testified that he felt pressure from Downing Street to rapidly conclude Peter Mandelson's security vetting clearance, which was eventually granted despite UKSV recommending denial. Ian Collard said he gave an oral briefing to former permanent secretary Olly Robbins without having seen the UKSV assessment summary that flagged Mandelson as a 'high concern'. The testimony adds to controversy surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer's claim that 'no pressure existed whatsoever' in the case.
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