Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Emily Thornberry told the Commons during the debate on Mandelson that he was not vetted by the Foreign Office until after his appointment as Ambassador to the US. She slammed the government for “rushing” through his appointment without asking the proper questions:
“If Lord Mandelson had appeared before the committee, he would have faced a range of questions which would have highlighted issues that needed to be considered properly and couldn’t in the rush to appoint him. We would shed light on the nature of the appointment and be able through our questions to be able to examine whether or not it was the wisest thing to do.”
Meanwhile Kemi has said there must be “serious consequences” and that “someone takes responsibility” over Mandelson’s appointment and delayed sacking. McSweeney sweating…
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