Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Lord Mandelson
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the information Lord Mandelson provided as part of the vetting process for his appointment to UK Ambassador to the United States impacted his dismissal from that role.
- Answer
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The Prime Minister made the decision to withdraw Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States on 11 September 2025. The decision was made in light of the publication of emails written by Peter Mandelson that showed that the depth and extent of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was materially different from that known at the time of his appointment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 14871
- Session
- 2026-27
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Diplomatic service Public appointments Mandelson, Lord Vetting USA
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- 2026-08-13 08:37:22 +0100
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