Mandelson Vetting Scandal Rocks Starmer

The UK government is in turmoil as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces 'judgment day' over the appointment of Peter Mandelson to a high-profile diplomatic role in Washington.

Internal reports suggest the Foreign Office overruled security vetting concerns regarding Mandelson's past business ties with Russia and China and his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Starmer has sacked top official Sir Olly Robbins in an attempt to manage the fallout, but opposition leaders are calling for the Prime Minister's resignation.

Robbins is expected to defend his actions before the Foreign Affairs Committee, potentially deepening the crisis for the Labour government.