Key figure in Mandelson vetting row will not appear to give evidence to MPs

The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing.

Key figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPs

Chief property and security officer Ian Collard set to submit written answers to foreign affairs committee questions A key figure in the row over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to Washington will not appear before a parliamentary committee of MPs to give evidence. Dame Emily Thornberry had requested that Ian Collard speak to the foreign affairs committee (FAC) on Tuesday, but confirmed on Saturday that he would submit written answers instead. Whether he felt under pressure to ...

By Guardian Staff

Olly Robbins only faced ‘everyday pressure’ to clear Mandelson, Starmer says

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By Rebecca Whittaker