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Committee recommends MP veto on ambassadorial appointments after criticism of government actions.
2 sourcesFirst reported 13 days agoUpdated 13 days ago
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- MPs should have the power to veto political ambassador appointments, according to a recommendation from a Foreign Affairs Committee.
- The committee criticized the appointment process, citing the recent episode involving Lord Mandelson as particularly problematic.
- The report described the handling of the Mandelson appointment as "being made up as it went along."
- The proposal aims to ensure greater parliamentary oversight over ambassadorial positions.
- The call for this change reflects concerns over the government's approach to political selections for ambassadorial roles.
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