UK PM Starmer denies misleading Parliament over Mandelson ambassador vetting
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has denied allegations that he misled Parliament regarding the vetting process for Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the United States.The controversy follows revelations about Mandelson's links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which led to Mandelson's dismissal from the ambassadorial role in September 2025.Lord Mandelson was appointed ambassador in December 2024, with security clearance granted by the Foreign Office despite concerns raised by vetting officials.The Prime Minister's former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has admitted making a "serious mistake" in recommending Mandelson for the post, citing incomplete information about Mandelson's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 14:01 LONDON
