Government Accused of Defying Parliament Over Mandelson Files: A powerful parliamentary committee has unleashed a scathing rebuke against the government, claiming it is withholding sensitive files related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The intelligence and security committee (ISC) has expressed outrage that the government is refusing to release Mandelson's vetting file, despite lacking the authority to do so. This extraordinary intervention raises serious questions about the government's commitment to transparency and its relationship with parliament. As the committee seeks to uncover the truth behind Mandelson's appointment, its criticism of the government's handling of the files has sparked a major controversy that threatens to escalate into a full-blown constitutional crisis.
Group of MPs and peers in effect accuse government of failing to comply with parliament’s will over release of filesA powerful parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador has revealed that the government is withholding his vetting file despite not having the authority to do so.In an extraordinary intervention, the intelligence and security committee (ISC) has criticised the government over its handling of the release of Mandelson-related papers and in effect accused ministers failing to comply with parliament’s will. Continue reading...
