What really happened with Peter Mandelson, and how Olly Robbins did PM two favours

17 April 2026, 19:33 | Updated: 17 April 2026, 20:56

What do I think really happened with Mandelson and vetting?

In October, November and December 2024, Number 10 indicated it wanted to appoint Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to Washington.

It was presented with an array of people telling them not to: Cabinet ministers, spooks, officials in a vetting report. All raised major red flags.

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