UK PM Starmer faces possible parliament probe over Mandelson

In the latest development of an unrelenting scandal revolving around Peter Mandelson, the disgraced British politician accused of misconduct linked to convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential parliamentary probe over his decision to appoint Mandelson.

Top Foreign Office official ‘felt pressure’ for ‘rapid outcome’ on Mandelson vetting

Ian Collard tells MPs he had not seen UKSV assessment summary before briefing Olly Robbins on clearance A top Foreign Office security official who played a key role in the granting of Peter Mandelson’s vetting clearance “felt pressure to deliver a rapid outcome” because of contacts from Downing Street, MPs have been told. In testimony relayed to parliament via the Foreign Office (FCDO), Ian Collard said he had not seen the assessment summary produced by the vetting agency when he gave an ora...

By Henry Dyer

Starmer faces crucial vote in Mandelson vetting row

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a critical day as MPs vote on whether there should be a parliamentary inquiry into the Peter Mandelson vetting row.