It doesn't matter. In order to be Prime Minister, Burnham would need to be an MP so the rest is moot. (View Post)

Don't be hysterical. No doubt some fringe figures will go there but there is nothing to find. Kemi (and other opponents) need to focus on the Mandelson appointment process and not get bogged dow… (View Post)

By Robbins' account, Mandelson was appointed before vetting was complete. (View Post)

Why would the head of the FO meet daily with the Prime Minister? (View Post)

Hardly. It seems to be built into the process that the vetting committee is advisory only. And incidentally, do we know if Robbins did take that decision or is just being blamed for not being candid … (View Post)