vetting

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And added to that question: why in February this year did he go further, saying there was "security vetting carried out independently by the security services... gave him clearance for the role"?

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Starmer at the time said Mandelson lied during the vetting process about the depth of his relationship with Epstein, allegations Mandelson has denied.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And a few weeks after that, Lord Mandelson failed his developed vetting.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Starmer said Thursday he wasn’t aware Mandelson had failed his vetting process, and blamed the Foreign Office for misleading him and other cabinet ministers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

We should start peer review and vetting so they can be officially accepted.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir