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The IndependentSunday, 19 April 2026
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Cleverly: No way Lammy wasn't told about vetting failure
Tory former foreign secretary tells The Independent it is 'inconceivable' David Lammy was not informed of Peter Mandelson's vetting problems, as civil servants claim Olly Robbins was 'thrown under the bus' by No 10
The paper focuses on political accountability by using statements from a former foreign secretary to challenge the current government's narrative regarding a vetting process failure.
A political dispute has emerged over whether senior Labour figures were aware of security vetting issues concerning Peter Mandelson's potential appointment as US ambassador, leading to accusations of scapegoating civil servants.
“thrown under the bus”
“Challenging government narrative”
Enough of the misandry – women who hate men must look more closely at themselves
An opinion piece challenging certain strands of contemporary gender discourse.
MORE THAN HALF OF UK VOTERS WANT TO REJOIN THE EU, POLL FINDS
Highlighting quantitative data on shifting public opinion regarding Brexit.
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Factual reporting of escalating military action and maritime disruption in a key geopolitical shipping lane.
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