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Tories to use ancient mechanism to force release of Mandelson vetting papers after criminal investigation launched
Conservatives seek full disclosure of vetting documents on Mandelson's US ambassador appointment amid police probe into his links with Jeffrey Epstein.
- The Opposition plans to table a humble address to force release of papers related to Mandelson after police launched an investigation into his links to Epstein and his resignation from the Lords on Tuesday.
- Mandelson's political background explains the sensitivity: he was business secretary in Gordon Brown's government, made a life peer, and last year appointed UK ambassador to the US but sacked after emails showed support for Epstein.
- The motion targets specific files including Cabinet Office due diligence, emails with Morgan McSweeney, and meeting minutes, while humble addresses bind ministers to produce those documents if passed.
- Several Labour MPs signalled they would back the motion, and Mandelson stepped down from the House of Lords on Tuesday, increasing cross-party pressure on ministers.
- No 10 sought to limit disclosure by adding an amendment excluding papers prejudicial to UK national security or international relations, while Kemi Badenoch demanded answers on vetting concerns being waived away.
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Tories to use ancient mechanism to force release of Mandelson vetting papers after criminal investigation launched
So-called humble addresses are binding on ministers if passed, with several Labour MPs telling Sky News they would be prepared to vote with the Opposition.
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The Tories will use a parliamentary tactic to demand the publication of all papers related to the vetting of Peter Mandelson for the ambassadorship.
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