Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkThe Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) has accused the government of withholding documents and applying "far too broad" redactions to files concerning Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The ISC claims a crucial vetting file is being entirely withheld, arguing the government lacks the authority to do so without parliamentary approval. The committee expressed "grave concerns" over the extensive use of unofficial communication systems, such as WhatsApp, for government business, warning it poses national security risks. The ISC criticised the government for failing to adhere to security advice and using less secure IT systems, which further jeopardises national security. The committee highlighted a significant lack of an audit trail within government departments, particularly the Foreign Office, regarding agendas, minutes, and records of conversations. In fullStarmer accused of ‘withholding’ documents from Mandelson probeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Government accused of redacting too much of the Mandelson files
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkThe Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) has accused the government of withholding documents and applying "far too broad" redactions to files concerning Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The ISC claims a crucial vetting file is being entirely withheld, arguing the government lacks the authority to do so without parliamentary approval. The committee expressed "grave concerns" over the extensive use of unofficial communication systems, such as WhatsApp, for government business, warning it poses national security risks. The ISC criticised the government for failing to adhere to security advice and using less secure IT systems, which further jeopardises national security. The committee highlighted a significant lack of an audit trail within government departments, particularly the Foreign Office, regarding agendas, minutes, and records of conversations. In fullStarmer accused of ‘withholding’ documents from Mandelson probeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
