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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Cabinet secretary apparently advised Starmer to wait for vetting before appointing Mandelson Source The Guardian - World News
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Documents also show PM’s choice for US ambassador was offered ‘higher tiers’ briefing before vetting was finalised

The then cabinet secretary, Simon Case, appeared to advise Keir Starmer to complete security vetting for Peter Mandelson before announcing an appointment, documents reveal.

The documents released last month by the Cabinet Office as part of the disclosures over the US ambassadorial appointment also show Mandelson was offered a “higher tiers” briefing before his vetting was finalised.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/20/cabinet-secretary-simon-case-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson Published At 2026-04-20 07:48:58 (5 days ago)
Created At 2026-04-20 08:02:15 Updated At 2026-04-20 08:02:15