Keir Starmer has expressed his astonishment and disapproval regarding the lack of communication concerning Peter Mandelson’s security vetting status prior to his appointment as the US ambassador. Starmer described the situation as both “staggering” and “unforgivable.” His remarks come in response to a report by the Guardian, which disclosed that Mandelson had initially been denied security clearance following an evaluation by security personnel; however, this decision was subsequently overturned by the Foreign Office. Lucy Hough conducted an interview with Paul Lewis, the head of investigations at the Guardian, which is available for viewing on YouTube.