Mandelson Vetting Scandal Rocks Starmer

The political crisis surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US has deepened following explosive evidence from former Foreign Office head Sir Olly Robbins.

Robbins alleged that Number 10 officials used 'constant pressure' and explicit language to bypass standard security protocols regarding Mandelson's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The revelations have led to calls for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has been accused of scapegoating civil servants.

As Cabinet members distance themselves from the debacle, an official inquiry into the leak of the vetting information has been launched.