Keir Starmer says he did not mislead Parliament over Peter Mandelson vetting
Starmer’s spokesperson has said the PM would ‘never knowingly mislead parliament.’ Keir Starmer has said that he did not mislead parliament over the vetting of Peter Mandelson. The PM made the comments earlier today (20 April) while addressing the House of Commons. These comments come after it was widely reported that Downing Street implied Starmer […]
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Keir Starmer to admit he inadvertently misled MPs over Peter Mandelson vetting
Starmer’s spokesperson has said the PM would ‘never knowingly mislead parliament.’ Keir Starmer is expected to admit he inadvertently misled MPs about Peter Mandelson’s vetting when he addresses Parliament today. On Monday afternoon, the prime minister will address the Commons following the revelation that Mandelson failed security vetting before becoming US ambassador. Starmer is facing accusations from […]
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Keir Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan resigns
The second domino has fallen Keir Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan is the second high-profile Labour Party member to resign in the wake of the Mandelson scandal. This follows the resignation of Starmer’s top aide and chief of staff Morgan McSweeney yesterday in the wake of controversy surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson. Recent revelations further […]
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Keir Starmer ‘cancels address to the nation’ today
The first domino may have fallen Yesterday (Sunday, February 8) Keir Starmer’s top aide and chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigned in the wake of controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson. Recent revelations further detailing the relationship between former ambassador to the US Lord Peter Mandelson, who was sacked in September, has brought pressure on the Labour […]
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