Keir Starmer fighting to save premiership after Commons showdown over Mandelson saga
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced intense questioning in Parliament over the appointment and subsequent sacking of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador to the UK. Starmer admitted that the saga 'beggars belief' and faced calls for his resignation.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced intense grilling in Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador to the UK. Mandelson was sacked after failing security vetting. Starmer admitted that officials withheld information about Mandelson's vetting status from him. The Prime Minister faced criticism from both Conservative and Labour MPs, with some calling for his resignation. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused Starmer of breaching the ministerial code. The controversy has weakened Starmer's premiership, with Labour potentially facing historic defeats in upcoming elections.
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