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UK’s next ambassador to Japan may be called to give evidence in Mandelson inquiry
The UK's Foreign Affairs Select Committee is considering summoning Corin Robertson, the incoming ambassador to Japan, to testify about the 2025 decision to grant Peter Mandelson security clearance for his US ambassador post against UK Security Vetting (UKSV) advice. As the only member of the three top FCDO officials involved in the decision yet to be questioned, Robertson's testimony could help resolve unanswered questions, including conflicting claims about whether Mandelson's case was "borderline" and the lack of written records of the decision-making process.
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