Southport inquiry chair to review Peter Mandelson vetting process

Exclusive: Adrian Fulford will also examine wider national security vetting system in review commissioned by No 10A retired court of appeal judge is expected to review Peter Mandelson’s vetting process and the wider national security vetting system.The review, commissioned by Downing Street, comes after a Guardian investigation revealing that security officials decided Mandelson should not receive developed vetting clearance, but were overruled by the Foreign Office to allow him to become US ambassador. Continue reading...