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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Evans and Athena Stavrou

What time will Keir Starmer address parliament over Mandelson scandal?

  • Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to address the House of Commons at 3:30pm today regarding the controversial appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, which proceeded despite security vetting failures.
  • The Prime Minister faces accusations of misleading Parliament and the public, with critics, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, claiming it is 'inconceivable' he was unaware of Lord Mandelson's failed security checks.
  • Sir Keir dismissed Sir Olly Robbins, the former head of the Foreign Office, after it emerged that Downing Street was not informed of the vetting issues, leading to accusations that Sir Olly was 'thrown under the bus'.
  • Whitehall sources allege Sir Keir was previously warned about 'red flags' concerning Lord Mandelson's links to Russia and China, but reportedly disregarded these concerns.
  • The scandal has intensified calls for Sir Keir's resignation from opposition parties and fuelled speculation of a potential leadership challenge within the Labour Party.

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