UK Starmer says unaware of security lapse in Mandelson security vetting
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was grilled during questions in Parliament over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain's top diplomat to Washington, effectively brushing aside security concerns.
Starmer once again faced calls to resign from the opposition, after former top civil servant Olly Robbins testified this week that there was an "atmosphere of pressure" from Downing Street to approve Mandelson's appointment.
FRANCE 24's Bénédicte Paviot reports from London.
Starmer Faces Mandelson Vetting Scandal
- Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, to be questioned by MPs The Guardian —
- Robbins says officials considered withholding Mandelson vetting files from parliament The Guardian —
- Mandelson scandal is like a persistent illness for Starmer Financial Times —
- 'Take responsibility and GO!' Starmer squirms over pushing No10 spin doctor for ambassador job at PMQs - but claims he has been vindicated over Mandelson vetting Daily Mail —
- Starmer says Robbins evidence ‘puts to bed’ claims that he misled MPs The Standard —