Starmer in crisis over Mandelson

The British government is embroiled in a political firestorm after it emerged that civil servants overruled intelligence warnings to grant Peter Mandelson security clearance for his diplomatic role in Washington.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed 'fury' at being kept in the dark, but opposition leaders have accused him of misleading Parliament.

The crisis deepened with the departure of Olly Robbins, the Foreign Office's permanent secretary, who was forced out as the 'fall guy' for the vetting lapse.

Starmer is expected to face a grueling session in the House of Commons on Monday to address the growing calls for his resignation.