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Douglas Alexander
Coverage of Douglas Alexander in the Nexus archive.
- Starmer could have been told about Mandelson’s vetting failure, claims No 10 with release of briefing paper – UK politics live
Downing Street released a briefing paper ahead of a parliamentary showdown over Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander claimed Keir Starmer should have been informed about Mandelson's vetting concerns, though Starmer has apologized for the appointment without lying, as he wasn't explicitly told.
- Naming Mandelson as ambassador before vetting was mistake, minister says
A senior UK minister admitted it was a mistake to announce Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US before security vetting. Douglas Alexander stated lessons must be learned, with concerns over whether PM Keir Starmer will retain his position following a parliamentary statement on the issue.