The Guardian Australia ·general ·3 hours ago

UK vetting officials recommend denying Mandelson security clearance over foreign ties

UK vetting officials recommended denying Peter Mandelson security clearance due to ties with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel, sources told the Guardian. The UK Security Vetting agency also flagged a £1 million loan for an Israeli startup investment. Despite these concerns, the Foreign Office granted Mandelson clearance for his ambassador role to the United States.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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