The Peter Mandelson Files (Again)
The UK government has released over 1,000 pages of documents regarding Peter Mandelson's vetting process for his ambassadorial appointment. The BBC's Newscast team discusses the implications of these files amidst an ongoing criminal investigation into his conduct.
Why it matters
Transparency in high-level political appointments is a matter of public interest, especially when linked to potential misconduct investigations.
Available for over a year Today, more than 1000 pages of documents about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US have been published by the government.
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