Ex-Foreign Office chief says he thought Mandelson’s Epstein links were ‘potentially difficult’ but he was not consulted - UK politics live
Dışişleri Bakanlığı eski başkanı Philip Barton, Mandelson'ın güvenlik soruşturması sırasında baskı olup olmadığı konusunda Parlamentoda tanıklık verdi. Starmer'ın daha önce baskı olmadığını söylediği iddiası tartışılıyor.
Philip Barton, former head of the Foreign Office, testified before the foreign affairs committee regarding the vetting process for Peter Mandelson's security clearance. Barton stated he was unaware of any pressure concerning the substance of Mandelson's DV case during his tenure. However, he acknowledged that "absolutely" there was pressure, referencing previous statements made by the Foreign Office.
This testimony is relevant as it addresses claims of potential political pressure influencing security vetting processes within the Foreign Office.
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