Mandelson failed security vetting

The UK government has admitted that Peter Mandelson was granted high-level security clearance for his role as ambassador to the United States despite failing the standard vetting process.

Vetting experts had reportedly raised concerns regarding Mandelson's past links to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered an internal probe into the matter while maintaining he was only informed of the vetting override this week.

Opposition leaders have accused the Prime Minister of misleading Parliament and are demanding his immediate resignation.