Mandelson Vetting Scandal Deepens

Cabinet Office permanent secretary Cat Little has provided testimony to the Foreign Affairs Committee regarding the controversial appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson.

The scandal centers on allegations that Mandelson failed initial security checks due to his historical association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense pressure from both opposition parties and his own cabinet as documents emerge suggesting a bypass of standard vetting protocols.

The fallout has led to the dismissal of senior advisor Sir Olly Robbins, a move that has further strained relations between the government and the civil service.