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 · Apr 20
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 · Apr 20
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 · Apr 19
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 17
Officials debate withholding Mandelson vetting documents from parliament Exclusive: Opinions split on ‘unprecedented’ release of files, despite demand for ‘all papers’ related to ex-US ambassador’s appointment The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Biker gangs and hired hands: how Iran is increasingly outsourcing its terrorism campaigns Experts see potential hallmarks of Iranian involvement in firebombing of four ambulances in Golders Green on Monday The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
UAE news: Schools shocked as ICSE and ISC board exams cancelled across the emirates amid Iran vs US-Israel war Amid escalating Middle East conflict, CISCE has cancelled Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board exams in the UAE due to security concerns. This decision impacts thousands of Indian students, following consultations with local authorities and diplomatic missions. Alternative assessment methods are likely, prioritising student safety during this uncertain… The Times of India · Mar 13
Mandelson faces EU inquiry into Brussels trade role over Epstein links European Anti-Fraud Office to look into the former US ambassador’s time as trade commissioner in Brussels The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
Peter Mandelson referred to EU’s anti-fraud agency after release of Epstein files Former Labour cabinet minister was a trade commissioner in Brussels between 2004 and 2008 The Independent UK · Feb 26
Starmer will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee confirmed in a statement that its members had met with Cabinet Office officials earlier on Thursday morning The Independent UK · Feb 26
Starmer cannot block release of Mandelson documents, officials say IN FULL The Independent UK · Feb 26
50-year-old Indian community club in Oman faces uncertain future as it prepares to leave historic Darsait base For more than five decades, the Indian Social Club has been the cultural backbone of the Indian diaspora in Oman. Now, the institution that once helped build its own home in Darsait is asking the community to help it build again, this time in Al Amerat. The Times of India · Feb 26
Government unsure if deleted Mandelson messages can be recovered They may have been permanently lost due to a common setting on WhatsApp The Independent UK · Feb 12
Government unsure if deleted Peter Mandelson WhatsApp messages can be retrieved Cabinet Office minister Chris Ward said he would come back to MPs on the question of whether it is possible to retrieve deleted messages. Evening Standard · Feb 12
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7 Starmer leadership speculation ‘serious’ but task ahead ‘very clear’, says Brown – as it happened Gordon Brown says he believes current prime minister is a man of ‘integrity’ who was ‘misled and betrayed’ by Peter Mandelson
The Independent UK · Feb 7 Mandelson-Starmer latest: Rayner ‘warned PM not to appoint peer’ over Epstein links after police search his homes The former deputy prime minister reportedly told Starmer appointing Mandelson would be a mistake
Evening Standard · Feb 6 Starmer under pressure as he seeks to weather Mandelson storm The Prime Minister said that ‘none of us knew the depth of the darkness’ of the peer’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 No 10 defies calls to sack Morgan McSweeney over Mandelson appointment Amid warnings McSweeney’s survival would leave his position ‘untenable’, PM apologises to Epstein’s victims for appointing Mandelson as US ambassador
The Independent UK · Feb 5 I’m sorry for appointing Mandelson and believing his Epstein lies, Starmer says Prime minister apologises to Epstein victims but seeks to pin blame on vetting process, amid growing calls from within Labour to sack his right-hand man
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 Mandelson files will be published even if embarrassing to No 10, says ISC chair Documents relating to US ambassador appointment being assessed for release by intelligence and security committee
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Starmer-Mandelson latest: Ex-ambassador ‘could face police interview over Epstein in days’ after PM’s apology Starmer in ‘crisis situation’ as he insists ‘none of us knew the depth and the darkness’ of Mandelson-Epstein relationship
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Last chance, Keir? MPs in despair as crisis engulfs Downing Street No 10’s misjudgment over Mandelson has left Labour MPs increasingly aware of the fallibility of the PM and his team
Evening Standard · Feb 4 Angela Rayner leads Labour revolt against Keir Starmer on Mandelson files release amid 'cover-up' warning London MPs also urged the PM to give Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee oversight on publishing the Mandelson papers
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Committee to review Mandelson disclosures after Labour MPs threaten to rebel Whips agree to hand power over documents related to ex-ambassador’s links with Jeffrey Epstein to committee
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