No 10 had ‘dismissive attitude’ to Mandelson vetting, says ex-official
Sir Olly said his department faced “constant pressure” from Downing Street to formally approve Lord Mandelson’s appointment, with a “strong expectation” the former cabinet minister needed to be “in post and in America as quickly as humanly possible”. Having only started in the role two weeks before security clearance was granted, Sir Olly said his…
