UK's Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal
Opposition leaders have called for the Prime Minister to resign as he faces allegations of misleading Parliament over Mandelson's vetting process for Ambassador to the US.
Starmer missed TWO chances to reveal Mandelson vetting failure
Sir Keir was told about it last Tuesday, meaning that he could have made a statement to MPs before Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday or at any point on Thursday when Parliament was sitting.
Starmer apologises for Mandelson appointment amid vetting fury
“I should not have appointed Peter Mandelson,” the UK prime minister told the House of Commons. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
British PM Starmer faces Parliament over Mandelson vetting as resignation demands swirl
Mr Keir Starmer will address Parliament on April 20. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
British PM to face angry MPs calling for his resignation amid Mandelson-Epstein scandal
Set to explain appointment of US envoy despite ties to disgraced financier, Starmer looks to stymie calls to quit, as opposition says he's 'taking the public for fools'
Starmer insists he was never told Mandelson failed security vetting as pressure mounts (again)
Details emerged last week that Mandelson did not pass the initial vetting process before his appointment as UK ambassador to Washington.
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