The Cabinet Secretary Cat Little has now given evidence to the Foreign Affairs committee. It’s worth updating on what else we now know First of all, Little has acknowledged that Olly Robbins was correct in terms of due process. The expected process was that security vetting paperwork would not be shared outside of the vetting… Continue reading Peter Mandelson: What else we know – an update
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Why we should care about the Peter Mandelson scandal
In this post we are going to think about why we as Christians and churches should be concerned about what has been happening in the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment at the ambassador to the US, his dismissal and the subsequent fall out. First of all, it’s worth saying that there are ways in which… Continue reading Why we should care about the Peter Mandelson scandal
The crucial gift of curiosity
One of the striking things about the controversy concerning Peter Mandehslon is the seeming lack of curiosity at senior government level. Keir Starmer had indicated that he wanted Mandelson as the US Ambassador. A vetting process had been put in place. However, it remained the case that Mandelson was his personal, political appointment. Furthermore, Starmer… Continue reading The crucial gift of curiosity
Greater love hath no man than he lay down his friends for his life
This joke was originally told by Jeremy Thorpe, the Liberal leader about “the night of the long knives” when Prime Minister, Harold MacMillan sacked a number of ministers to save his own position. It’s entered the political lexicon as a go to response to leaders seeking to protect themselves by dismissing loyal allies. On a… Continue reading Greater love hath no man than he lay down his friends for his life
My brother’s keeper Lord Mandelson, sackings and resignations
There is a scene in the West Wing where Toby, one of the team has leaked classified military information. Whatever the justification, he broke the law. He comes into the Oval Office, with his resignation letter only for President Bartlett to say: “I’m sorry but I cannot accept your resignation. I have to sack you.”… Continue reading My brother’s keeper Lord Mandelson, sackings and resignations
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