
STRAP Enjoyer
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The UK clearly has a problem with adversarial states using disposable agents. We've already seen this movie before with Russian hybrid threats. It's worth studying the Russian campaign to get a sense for how to deal with the current wave from Iran. Brits need a sense of urgency.


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We go again #cans


My feelings about this depend on the day of the week/which vendor I’ve had to deal with last


EXCLUSIVE: Lord Mandelson was given approval for the highest level of security clearance during his tenure as British ambassador to the US despite failing vetting, The Times has been told Mandelson was given access to ‘strap 3’ material, the highest level of security clearance and is reserved for information which, if leaked, would present a security risk in itself or could put intelligence sources at risk Mandelson’s appointment was announced in December 2024, despite warnings from officials about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, the American financier and paedophile, and his business links to China and Russia On January 28, UK Vetting Security advised against appointing Mandelson. While the precise reason is not clear, it is said to relate to his foreign links rather than his relationship with Epstein Robbins was informed of the assessment, determined that the risk was manageable and gave him approval for security clearance known as “developed vetting” Shortly before his appointment, Mandelson was told to formally apply for strap clearance, but was warned it could take “at least three months”. The Times has been told that it was done quickly because of the significance of his role. A government source said this was not unusual for senior positions Strap three information is shared on a “need to know” basis and as British ambassador to the US, this was likely to have included intelligence on China, Russia and other foreign powers thetimes.com/article/4e05b5…






@BethRigby Very minor this, but I applied for an Exec Officer's role in the Foreign Office 45 years ago. The vetting process even then was above and beyond. I was told in no uncertain terms to not fly on any Russian aircraft whilst I was being vetted. They left no stone unturned. I got












