Mandelson Vetting Scandal Intensifies

The controversy surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the U.S. has deepened as senior civil servants speak out.

Sir Olly Robbins, who was recently sacked by Starmer, told a parliamentary committee that the Prime Minister had a 'dismissive attitude' toward the vetting process.

Starmer has denied pressuring officials, claiming the allegations have been 'put to bed' by the evidence provided.

However, opposition leaders and some cabinet members remain concerned about the potential compromise of national security and standards in public life.