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PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
Morgan McSweeney, the Prime Minister's former chief of staff, will give evidence to MPs regarding the security vetting of Lord Mandelson's failed ambassadorial appointment. The testimony follows accusations of pressure from Downing Street to rush the process and the subsequent sacking of senior civil servant Sir Olly Robbins.
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8 tagsMandelson vettingMorgan McSweeneySir Olly RobbinsUK Ambassador to USDowning Street pressureCivil Service relationsSecurity clearanceKeir Starmer
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