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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Starmer accused of ‘withholding’ documents from Mandelson probe

MPs probing files detailing the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador have accused Sir Keir Starmer of “withholding” documents from their inquiry.

The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) – which is overseeing the release of the documents – has raised concerns that the government is redacting more information than was initially agreed on and accused it of applying redactions “far too broadly”.

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