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Foreign Office security official says he felt pressure from Downing Street over Mandelson vetting

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Politique·27/04/2026Résumé 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.

Guardian UK

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Cabinet Office Official to Testify on Peter Mandelson Vetting Controversy

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Politique·23/04/2026Résumé IA

Cabinet Office Official to Testify on Peter Mandelson Vetting Controversy

Cat Little, Cabinet Office permanent secretary, will give evidence to MPs regarding the vetting of Peter Mandelson for ambassadorial clearance. The hearing follows controversy over Olly Robbins's sacking and the discovery of a recommendation against granting Mandelson clearance.

Guardian UK

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Foreign Office Overruled UKSV Decision to Deny Peter Mandelson Top-Secret Security Clearance

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Politique·19/04/2026Résumé IA

Foreign Office Overruled UKSV Decision to Deny Peter Mandelson Top-Secret Security Clearance

Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US in December 2024. UKSV, the Cabinet Office agency responsible for security vetting, concluded in late January 2025 that Mandelson should not receive Developed Vetting (DV) clearance required for frequent access to top-secret material. However, the Foreign Office overruled this decision and granted the clearance anyway, allowing Mandelson to take up the Washington post. A prior due diligence check by the Foreign Office's propriety and ethics team had warned of "general reputational risk" in the appointment. The reasons for UKSV's rejection have not been made public.

Guardian UK

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