Peter Mandelson‘s links to a Chinese minister, a Russian oligarch and an Israeli former general were among concerns raised by security officials, it has emerged.

The UK’s vetting agency is reported to have flagged the peer’s associations with a series of individuals when it concluded he should be denied clearance.

It was revealed last month how UK Security Vetting (UKSV) recommended against granting Mandelson the developed vetting necessary for his appointment.

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