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UK: Starmer says he would't have appointed Mandelson as US envoy if he'd known he failed vetting process
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated to Parliament that he was unaware Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting before being appointed as ambassador to the US, and would not have appointed him if informed. Foreign Office officials overruled the vetting denial and did not inform senior ministers. Starmer apologized for the appointment, which has caused ongoing political and security concerns.
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UK: Starmer says he would't have appointed Mandelson as US envoy if he'd known he failed vetting process
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