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Officials ‘won’t release key vetting file on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador’

The summary document, compiled before Lord Mandelson was appointed as the UK ambassador to the US, is no longer expected to be included in Monday’s release of the files

The Independent UK

Do not hold back any Mandelson documents, Tories tell Starmer as they issue contempt warning

Priti Patel issues warning after concerns raised that the government is redacting more information than was initially agreed

The Independent UK

Government ‘fully committed’ to releasing Mandelson files amid further reports

It comes after Parliament’s intelligence watchdog accused the Government of withholding certain documents.

Evening Standard

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Thursday briefing: With more revelations about Peter Mandelson, can Keir Starmer continue to brazen this out?

In today’s newsletter: Mandelson’s links to more powerful figures have raised profound questions about the government’s vetting process and the release of key documents to parliament

The Guardian - UK

Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package

The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran

The Independent UK

Ministers accused of cover-up after admitting withholding some Mandelson files

PM’s chief secretary Darren Jones defends decision and says next release will not be until next month

The Guardian - UK

Ministers accused of putting ‘obstacles’ in way of truth over Mandelson files

MPs ordered the publication of documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador earlier this year.

Evening Standard

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Labour deny 'cover up' as Mandelson files 'withheld and redacted'

A LABOUR minister has denied a “cover up” as he faced MPs’ fury after confirming crucial documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment…

The National (Scotland)

MPs accuse Starmer of redacting Mandelson files ‘far too broadly’

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The Independent UK

Ministers have no authority to withhold Mandelson vetting file, committee says

Group of MPs and peers in effect accuse government of failing to comply with parliament’s will over release of files

The Guardian - UK

Government accused of redacting too much of the Mandelson files

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The Independent UK

Redactions to Mandelson documents ‘too broad’, says intelligence watchdog

The Intelligence and Security Committee said it has made its final decisions on redactions to 337 documents.

Evening Standard

Starmer accused of ‘withholding’ documents from Mandelson probe

Intelligence and Security Committee accuses No 10 of applying redactions to Mandelson files ‘far too broadly’

The Independent UK

PMQs latest: Starmer refuses to say if Rachel Reeves will keep job as chancellor in rumoured reshuffle

Sir Keir Starmer took questions from MPs the day after avoiding an inquiry into claims he misled Parliament over the Peter Mandelson vetting saga.

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Starmer to face MPs after defeating bid to investigate claim he misled Commons

Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions will be the last before Parliament is suspended, or ‘prorogued’.

The Guardian - UK

In Peter Mandelson evidence, Cat Little had the best weapon: an audit trail

Where Olly Robbins relied on recollections, Cabinet Office’s top civil servant was at pains to link her account to paper trail

The Independent UK

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM could face Privileges Committee after claims he misled MPs

The Tories, SNP and Lib Dems are asking Sir Lindsay Hoyle to refer Sir Keir over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson - the PM has denied misleading MPs

The Guardian - UK

Robbins response to ‘cover-up’ question reveals debate over Mandelson vetting file

Sacked civil servant acknowledges discussion over release of documents in key committee hearing

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The Guardian - UK

Olly Robbins’ account of Mandelson vetting piles pressure on Keir Starmer

Sacked civil servant tells select committee of ‘pressure’ to give clearance and ‘dismissive’ attitude to vetting

The Guardian - UK

Will Olly Robbins’ testimony jeopardise Keir Starmer’s defence?

What questions will sacked head of the Foreign Office be asked, and what might they mean for the PM’s future?

The Independent UK

Starmer-Mandelson latest: Labour MPs turn on PM over vetting scandal - but Reeves rules out leadership contest

MPs warned of a ‘a toxic culture’ taking hold at No 10

The Guardian - UK

Starmer accuses Robbins of obstructing truth about Mandelson vetting

PM admits he made mistake in choice of ambassador as he makes high-stakes statement to parliament over scandal

The Guardian - UK

What is ‘DV’? Key terms used in the Mandelson vetting row explained

Phrases used by the UK’s national security apparatus have been thrown into the spotlight by the political controversy

The Guardian - UK

Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Whitehall officials are weighing up ‘unprecedented’ disclosure of documents in security clearance scandal

The Guardian - UK

Starmer was left in dark about Mandelson’s vetting by two other top civil servants

Exclusive: Officials have spent weeks debating whether or not to release highly sensitive information about the affair

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