Politics live: Mandelson questions still plague Starmer as he prepares to face MPs over failed security vetting
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces MPs over controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as US Ambassador despite failing security vetting. Starmer has defended his decision, saying he was 'absolutely furious' when he found out about the vetting failure.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to face MPs over the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as US Ambassador. Mandelson failed UK security vetting due to his past friendship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer claims he only found out about the vetting failure on Tuesday and was 'absolutely furious'. The Prime Minister has sacked Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins over the scandal. Cabinet allies, including Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, have rallied to Starmer's defence, refuting claims that he gambled with national security. Conservative shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart has suggested Starmer may be lying and threatened a motion of no confidence.
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