- Sir Keir Starmer's government has been warned it could face a contempt motion if it withholds information regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
- Concerns have been raised by the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) that ministers are redacting more material than was initially agreed for release.
- The Conservatives plan to table a motion to hold ministers, including the Prime Minister, in contempt of Parliament if the government fails to comply with the “humble address” to publish all relevant documents.
- Several Labour MPs have indicated they would support a contempt motion, which would trigger an inquiry by the Commons Privileges Committee.
- The “humble address” specifically grants only the ISC the power to redact information on national security grounds, not the government, with a fresh tranche of papers expected next week.
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