# Mandelson Papers Reveal Vetting Controversy

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-05-31T23:32:12+00:00
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Hundreds of explosive documents on Lord Peter Mandelson’s U.S. ambassadorship are set to drop this week — the biggest parliamentary leak ever — sparking fresh fury over secrecy and accountability. The second batch, following March’s revelations that Starmer was warned about Mandelson’s past ties, is expected to include damning messages between Mandelson and top ministers — including possible chats with Starmer’s former chief of staff. Already leaked texts from Wes Streeting touched on Gaza and Starmer’s leadership. But crucially, the UK Security Vetting report — which had advised against Mandelson’s clearance — is being withheld at the Met’s request, citing ongoing misconduct probes. That report’s suppression is especially damning: it’s the same report that led to Sir Olly Robbins’ dismissal after he overruled the vetting advice — and the PM claims he didn’t know the advice existed. While the government insists it’s fully cooperating, the Intelligence and Security Committee is alarmed by the scale of redactions, and opposition parties are screaming “cover-up,” demanding full transparency as the storm rages on. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6e03568f13a64a16

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