Mandelson red flags were missed or ignored, senior Labour MP says

In an emergency debate, senior Labour MP Emily Thornberry has expressed concerns over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as a member of the House of Lords. Thornberry stated that "something went very wrong" in the vetting process, implying that potential red flags about Mandelson were either missed or ignored. The debate was prompted by Mandelson's recent appointment, which has raised questions about the due diligence carried out by the House of Lords Appointments Commission. Thornberry, a member of the Labour party, has called for a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure that the appointment process is robust and transparent. The article suggests that the concerns raised by Thornberry reflect a broader unease within the Labour party about Mandelson's involvement in the party's leadership. The debate highlights the need for a more rigorous and accountable system for selecting members of the House of Lords, to ensure that individuals with potential conflicts of interest or other concerns are not appointed to positions of power.