McSweeney Admits Pressure for Mandelson Role
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 09:45 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
Morgan McSweeney, prime minister's former chief of staff, admitted to pressuring Foreign Office officials to expedite Peter Mandelson's vetting process. The Guardian reported on the incident.
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