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18/04/2026

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Apr 18, 202628:01News & Politics

The row over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador erupted again this week. Sonia discusses the issues raised over security clearance with Hannah White, Director of The Institute for Government and Caroline...

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18/04/2026 is an episode from The Week in Westminster by BBC. The row over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador erupted again this week. Sonia discusses the issues raised over security clearance with Hannah White, Director of...

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