Starmer faces crisis over Mandelson

The British government has been rocked by a scandal involving the failed security clearance of Lord Peter Mandelson, the newly appointed ambassador to Washington.

It has emerged that senior civil servants were aware of the vetting failure weeks ago but did not immediately inform the Prime Minister, citing ongoing legal checks.

Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to address the House of Commons on Monday to defend his leadership as the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties demand a formal inquiry.

The controversy centers on Mandelson's historical links to Jeffrey Epstein, which were flagged as a significant security risk during the vetting process.