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'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says it is 'staggering' he was not informed that Lord Peter Mandelson failed initial security vetting before being appointed as US ambassador, despite vetting officers recommending against the appointment. Opposition parties are calling for Starmer's resignation over the scandal, with the PM planning to address Parliament with all relevant facts.
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'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
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