Three key statements Keir Starmer made to MPs about Peter Mandelson vetting

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics
Three key statements Keir Starmer made to MPs about Peter Mandelson vetting

MPs are set to vote on Tuesday regarding whether Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer should be investigated for allegedly misleading the House of Commons about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador. Sir Keir described the accusations as 'totally baseless' and accused the Conservatives of a 'political stunt'. During Prime Minister's Questions, he claimed that no pressure existed in the appointment process, despite testimonies indicating constant pressure on the relevant offices.

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