Sir Philip Barton

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Sir Philip Barton, former Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign Office, is set to testify before the Foreign Affairs select committee amid the Mandelson US ambassador vetting scandal. His predecessor role and early departure eight months ahead of schedule have drawn attention as Olly Robbins claims Barton insisted on proper vetting procedures against No. 10 pressure. Morgan McSweeney, ex-Chief of Staff to the PM, will also appear.