UK Prime Minister Starmer faces Commons over Lord Mandelson vetting scandal
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appeared before the UK Parliament to address questions regarding the vetting process of Lord Mandelson's appointment as the United Kingdom's ambassador to the United States.Starmer stated that he was unaware of any red flags until last week, despite the warnings being raised in January 2025.The Prime Minister confirmed that civil servants in the Foreign Office had withheld information about concerns flagged during the initial vetting process.He said the first he knew of these issues was when Dame Antonia Romeo, head of the civil service, and Cat Little, head of the Cabinet Office, informed him two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 01:30 LONDON
UK Prime Minister Faces Commons Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing intense scrutiny in the House of Commons following revelations that civil servants withheld critical red flags during the vetting process of Lord Mandelson for his ambassadorial appointment to the United States.Starmer confirmed that he was only informed last week about concerns initially raised by UK Security and Vetting (UKSV) officials in January 2025, despite Mandelson's appointment occurring in December 2024.The Prime Minister stated that "full due process" was believed to have been followed at the time.The controversy has led to calls for Starmer's resignation from opposition leaders, who question the credibility of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Apr 2026 21:02 LONDON
