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Mr Mercer had faced a deadline of Friday to provide information to the inquiry, but has now lodged an appeal. His stance has been branded "completely unacceptable" by the inquiry chair.
Mr Mercer challenged the order which is now being considered by the inquiry chair, who had branded the minister s stance of "refusing to answer legitimate questions" as "completely unacceptable".
A decorated soldier is urging a judge to halt his pursuit of the Cabinet minister Johnny Mercer over his refusal to name special forces whistleblowers.