Rayner And MI5 Were Allegedly 'Very Concerned' About Mandelson Appointment
February 7, 2026
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as posted by the channel"It's been alleged that MI5 were also very concerned about Mendelsohn's appointment, given his track record."
Kim Johnson, Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside, told Times Radio that allegations have circulated that Angela Rayner and MI5 were "very concerned" about Keir Starmer appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.
Kim Johnson MP was speaking to Calum Macdonald and Kait Borsay on Times Radio Weekend Breakfast. Listen live every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6-10am.
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