Morgan McSweeney, a former chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, faced intense questioning from lawmakers as he testified before a parliamentary committee about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States. At the heart of the inquiry is the controversy surrounding the selection process, with many accusing the government of bypassing normal procedures to secure the former Labour Cabinet minister's appointment. McSweeney's evidence is expected to shed light on the events leading up to Mandelson's nomination and whether the government followed proper protocol in making the high-profile appointment. The hearing is likely to be a tense and revealing examination of the UK government's decision-making process.
Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
