He whines that Mandelson betrayed Britain. So why DID PM ignore the glaring red flags in his rush to appoint him? It's Starmer who really put our national security at risk: DAN HODGES
DAN HODGES: There has never been an ambassadorial appointment in British political history in which due process has been as badly corrupted as Peter Mandelson's appointment.
Starmer faces Mandelson vetting crisis
- Starmer would have blocked Mandelson from becoming ambassador to US if he knew ex-minister failed vetting, insists Kendall Daily Mail —
- 'I wouldn't be surprised if Starmer is lying,' says senior Tory Sky News —
- Keir Starmer's Cabinet rally to PM's defence a he faces crunch moment Mirror —
- Starmer is an 'honest man' who gets big decisions 'right', Liz Kendall says Sky News —
- Politics live: Mandelson questions still plague Starmer as he prepares to face MPs over failed security vetting - latest advice Mirror —