UK politicsfromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoMandelson not given in-depth vetting before appointment, says Foreign OfficeMandelson lacked pre-appointment in-depth security vetting; full national security vetting occurred only after his public appointment.
UK politicsfromwww.bbc.com3 weeks agoChris Mason: Jaws drop in Westminster at Mandelson revelationsLord Mandelson maintained a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, exchanged emails urging support during Epstein's 2008 arrest, prompting scrutiny over his ambassadorial appointment.