Summary
Senior MPs and peers in the UK will decide which documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as the US ambassador will be released. The Intelligence and Security Committee has agreed with the government on this process. These decisions come amid an ongoing investigation involving Lord Mandelson.
Key Facts
- Senior MPs and peers have the final say on the release of Peter Mandelson's documents.
- The Intelligence and Security Committee confirmed that neither the UK Prime Minister nor the government will decide on sensitive disclosures.
- There is an agreement on which documents will be published, with plans for some to be released soon.
- The Metropolitan Police and the government have agreed on a framework to release documents without affecting a criminal investigation.
- Lord Mandelson was arrested and bailed as police investigate allegations of misconduct in public office.
- MPs approved a motion for the government to hand over materials related to Mandelson's appointment.
- The focus includes concerns about Mandelson's relationship with financier Jeffrey Epstein.
- Lord Mandelson maintains he has not acted criminally and denies financial motivation.
