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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhiannon James

An inquiry into Lord Mandelson vetting leak under way, MPs told

A “leak inquiry” has been launched into how sensitive information regarding Lord Peter Mandelson’s failed security checks was disclosed to the press, following the sacking of former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins over his failure to disclose the peer's vetting result.

Darren Jones confirmed the investigation is now under way after details were given to The Guardian following a Cabinet Office briefing to Number 10.

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