DARK SECRETS: 7 - The Real Truth

What happens during security vetting and why did Peter Mandelson fail his?

Almost all officials working in Foreign Office HQ undergo process before gaining access to top secret material

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Starmer blames Foreign Office over revelations Mandelson failed security vetting

The Prime Minister described the failure to inform him that the Foreign Office had overruled the vetting team was ‘staggering’.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

Mandelson vetting storm: All the new revelations as Foreign Office chief is sacked

Sir Olly Robbins has left his role after it emerged that the Foreign Office overruled a security vetting process to clear Peter Mandelson to become UK ambassador to the US

Evening Standard · Apr 17

‘Unacceptable’ to overrule Mandelson vetting recommendation – Darren Jones

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said he had suspended the Foreign Office’s ability to overrule vetting recommendations.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

Starmer says it is ‘staggering’ and ‘unforgivable’ he was not told Mandelson failed vetting – as it happened

PM responds to Guardian revelations that Foreign Office overrode failed security vetting for former minister

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Bulletin AM briefing: Hantavirus cruise ship to set sail for Canary Islands amid deadly outbreak

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The Independent UK · Apr 17

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron to host Paris talks on opening Strait of Hormuz

The talks come after a 10-day ceasefire agreed by Lebanon and Israel went into effect.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

Starmer defies calls to resign as he sacks Foreign Office chief after Mandelson vetting scandal explodes

Security officials initially denied Lord Mandelson clearance - but Foreign Office officials overruled the recommendation

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Top civil servant ousted after Foreign Office overruled Mandelson vetting

Security officials initially denied Lord Mandelson clearance, but Foreign Office officials took the rare step of overruling the recommendation.

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins to leave role after Mandelson vetting row

Sir Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper expressed a loss of confidence in Sir Olly, it is understood

The Independent UK · Apr 16