Keir Starmer LIVE: PM blasted after MPs vote on sleaze probe over Mandelson
MPs voted against investigating UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over allegations he misled Parliament regarding Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The vote was 335 against and 223 for the inquiry, with Labour MPs opposing the motion.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced criticism after MPs voted against investigating allegations that he misled Parliament over Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment. The motion was rejected by 335 votes to 223, with Labour MPs ordered to oppose it. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused Starmer of threatening Labour MPs with job losses if they didn't support him. The Liberal Democrats also criticized Starmer, calling him 'cowardly' for avoiding scrutiny. Downing Street dismissed the Tory bid as a 'desperate political stunt'. Fifteen Labour MPs rebelled against the party line.
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