McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson
Summary
Morgan McSweeney denies bullying civil servants to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador. McSweeney resigned in February over the appointment but says he only took responsibility for recommending Mandelson. The case will be examined by MPs next week.Key Facts
- Morgan McSweeney denies claims he pressured officials to approve Mandelson’s ambassador appointment.
- McSweeney resigned in February after his role in recommending Mandelson became controversial.
- McSweeney said he does not recognize the aggressive character shown in media reports.
- He told a security forum in Kyiv he took responsibility for the recommendation but rejected bullying claims.
- Former Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins said No 10 applied "constant pressure" over Mandelson’s security vetting.
- Robbins was fired after overturning a security vetting decision that had denied Mandelson clearance.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer denies pressuring the Foreign Office and rejects accusations of dishonesty.
- MPs will hear evidence from McSweeney, Philip Barton, and others about the appointment and vetting process.
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