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Mandelson Vetting Failure: A Political Blunder, Not Civil Service Flaw
Danny Finkelstein argues that the Peter Mandelson vetting failure was a political misstep, not a civil service error. He contends the core issue was a flawed idea from politicians, not the vetting process itself. The controversy highlights concerns about political patronage and the need to protect the impartiality of the civil service.