Starmer faces Mandelson vetting crisis

The political future of Keir Starmer is being questioned as he prepares for a rigorous grilling in the House of Commons regarding the Mandelson scandal.

The controversy centers on the revelation that the former minister was cleared for a diplomatic role despite failing standard security checks, reportedly due to foreign links.

Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins is expected to provide his version of events, potentially contradicting the Prime Minister's claims of ignorance.

Cabinet ministers have rallied to defend Starmer, but calls for his resignation continue to mount from both Conservative and Liberal Democrat opponents.