BBC News·3 min read·medium
MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row
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The UK Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee is calling for a veto on political diplomatic appointments following the controversy surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson's tenure as ambassador to the US. The report criticizes the lack of proper security vetting and the pressure exerted on officials during the appointment process.
Image source, PA Image caption, Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for an "open and transparent process" for top diplomatic posts
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