Former top civil servant gives evidence to MPs on Mandelson vetting ahead of critical vote for Starmer – UK politics live | Politics
Barton says he was not consulted about Mandelson appointment – however suggests he ought to have been Q: Where you ever requested your view about appointing Peter Mandelson? Barton says he was first informed about this on 15 December 2024. He was not informed this was being deliberate. He was not informed a call was…