Mandelson vetting scandal deepens

The controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK Ambassador to Washington has intensified, with opposition parties demanding a formal sleaze inquiry.

Reports suggest that Starmer ignored security warnings regarding Mandelson's past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, leading to the abrupt resignation of top mandarin Olly Robbins.

Cabinet members are reportedly split over the handling of the vetting process, with some accusing the Prime Minister of prioritizing political loyalty over national security.

The scandal threatens to overshadow Labour's local election campaign and has triggered the first public call for Starmer's resignation from within his own party.