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"Those documents exist, they will be on file... it's inconceivable they would not have been shown concerns raised by the security services through the vetting process," he told BBC Breakfast.

Another insider said that as part of the Foreign Office vetting process Lord Mandelson was "specifically asked about the association with Epstein" and he was "clear about it".

Ghost arrived at the Aquarium of the Pacific in May 2024 from a “carefully vetted collector using humane and sustainable collection practices,” Jaros said.

The PM will face "inescapable" questions about his own judgement in appointing Lord Mandelson, said McDonald, who suggested the vetting process may have failed.

Harley, who recently turned 1, was already up to date on all his shots — the trip to the vet had been to get the next round, including a rabies booster.