'Extraordinary!' Ex-Labour adviser says Keir Starmer is in a 'delicate situation' after Lord Mandelson revelation

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Extraordinary!' Ex-Labour adviser says Keir Starmer is in a 'delicate situation' after Lord Mandelson revelation.

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A former Labour adviser has suggested the Prime Minister could face a "pretty delicate situation" if he fails to escape the Lord Mandelson vetting controversy.Speaking to GB News, Kevin Meagher questioned whether news of the vetting failure remained within the Foreign Office or reached Downing Street.The reaction follows revelations that Lord Mandelson had failed his security vetting, but the decision was overruled by the Foreign Office to pave the way for his appointment as US Ambassador.The disgraced peer, who was arrested and released earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, was first denied clearance in January 2025.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say According to a report in the Guardian, security officials conducted Developed Vetting against Lord Mandelson, a highly confidential clearance check, to which he initially failed."I think until we see a smoking gun that lands this at Keir Starmer's desk, then I think the Prime Minister will body swivel out of...

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A: Extraordinary!' Ex-Labour adviser says Keir Starmer is in a 'delicate situation' after Lord Mandelson revelation.

B: A former Labour adviser has suggested the Prime Minister could face a "pretty delicate situation" if he fails to escape the Lord Mandelson vetting controversy.Speaking to GB News, Kevin Meagher questioned whether news of the vetting failure remained within the Foreign Office or reached Downing Street.The reaction follows revelations that Lord Mandelson had failed his security vetting, but the decision was overruled by the Foreign Office to pave the way for his appointment as US Ambassador.The disgraced peer, who was arrested and released earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, was first denied clearance in January 2025.