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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Conservative Party has accused the government of failing to fully comply with a 'humble address' instructing them to release all documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. Despite the release of a second tranche of documents, including thousands of messages, the Tories claim crucial details are missing, such as an official record of the decision to appoint Mandelson. A spokesman for Kemi Badenoch stated the Conservatives believe the government has not complied in full and is exploring all possible routes to ensure complete adherence to the humble address. The Tories have confirmed they will table a motion to hold ministers in contempt of parliament if the government continues to defy the humble address. Several Labour MPs have indicated they would support a contempt motion, which could trigger an inquiry by the Commons Privileges Committee. In fullTories claim government has failed to comply with Mandelson humble address ‘in full’Thank 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
Tories accuse Labour of breaking rules over Mandelson files publication
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Conservative Party has accused the government of failing to fully comply with a 'humble address' instructing them to release all documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. Despite the release of a second tranche of documents, including thousands of messages, the Tories claim crucial details are missing, such as an official record of the decision to appoint Mandelson. A spokesman for Kemi Badenoch stated the Conservatives believe the government has not complied in full and is exploring all possible routes to ensure complete adherence to the humble address. The Tories have confirmed they will table a motion to hold ministers in contempt of parliament if the government continues to defy the humble address. Several Labour MPs have indicated they would support a contempt motion, which could trigger an inquiry by the Commons Privileges Committee. In fullTories claim government has failed to comply with Mandelson humble address ‘in full’Thank 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
