Cabinet Rift Widens Over Mandelson Appointment After 'Explosive Hearing'

UK cabinet in turmoil after Lord Mandelson's appointment faced security vetting delays. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper voices dissent. Find out why.

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A major rift has opened in the UK cabinet following Lord Mandelson's appointment. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is reportedly upset about security vetting delays.

#MandelsonAppointment, #YvetteCooper, #CabinetRift, #SecurityVetting, #UKPolitics
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UK Cabinet Rift Over Mandelson Appointment After Vetting Delays

UK cabinet in turmoil after Lord Mandelson's appointment faced security vetting delays. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper voices dissent. Find out why.

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