Starmer would have blocked Mandelson ambassador role, says Lammy

City AM — Apr 19, 09:47 AM

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Keir Starmer would have stopped Lord Mandelson becoming UK ambassador to the US if he had known about security concerns, deputy prime minister David Lammy has said, as the political fallout intensifies.

Speaking to the Guardian, Lammy said the prime minister would “never, ever” have approved the appointment had he been aware Mandelson failed the https://www.cityam.com/starmer-would-have-blocked-mandelson-ambassador-role-says-lammy/">[...]

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