Keir Starmer addresses the Commons on the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal today. MARTIN BECKFORD says these are the questions MPs will want answered
Sir Keir faces accusations of breaking the Ministerial Code by failing to promptly inform the Commons that new evidence had cast doubt on his earlier assurances of Mandelson's appointment.
Starmer Defends Mandelson Appointment Scandal
- Starmer was advised Mandelson should be vetted before appointment, documents show Sky News —
- UK PM Starmer under pressure over Mandelson's appointment as ambassador France 24 —
- Starmer battles to save premiership in Commons showdown over Mandelson scandal The Standard —
- Naming Mandelson as ambassador before vetting was mistake, minister says The Guardian —
- Starmer faces Commons showdown over Mandelson vetting scandal Sky News —