Keir Starmer faces day of peril as Morgan McSweeney gives Mandelson evidence to MPs
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a critical day as Morgan McSweeney testifies before the foreign affairs committee regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. Labour MPs are being whipped to vote against a Conservative motion to refer Starmer to the privileges committee.
Keir Starmer's premiership is under threat as Morgan McSweeney appears before the foreign affairs committee to answer questions about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. McSweeney is expected to face questions over whether due process was followed and if he pressured the UK Foreign Office. Labour MPs are being whipped to vote against a Conservative motion to refer Starmer to the privileges committee. The Prime Minister addressed the parliamentary party, urging them to 'stick together and fight together'. A letter from Ian Collard, the director of security, revealed he had not seen the document recommending security clearance was denied for Mandelson. Downing Street released a letter from Chris Wormald, the former cabinet secretary, stating 'appropriate processes were followed' during Mandelson's appointment.
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