Summary
Health Secretary Wes Streeting asked why the police closed their investigation into the theft of Morgan McSweeney's phone. The phone, belonging to a former chief aide to UK's Labour leader, could have sensitive information relating to Lord Mandelson’s controversial appointment as ambassador. The police are reassessing the case after finding an error with the recorded address.
Key Facts
- Morgan McSweeney reported his phone stolen in October of the previous year.
- The Metropolitan Police closed the case, but later found they had recorded the wrong address.
- The phone may contain important messages about Lord Mandelson’s ambassador appointment.
- Wes Streeting questioned the police's decision to drop the investigation.
- MPs ordered the release of documents relating to Lord Mandelson’s appointment due to concerns about his vetting process.
- The theft occurred a month after Mandelson was sacked as Washington ambassador.
- The phone theft was reported as McSweeney described someone taking his phone while on a bike.
- The Met Police is reassessing evidence after releasing a full transcript of McSweeney’s emergency call.
