Keir Starmer faces Mandelson scandal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a hostile House of Commons on Monday to answer for his government's decision to hire Peter Mandelson for a high-level diplomatic role.

Starmer admitted the appointment was a mistake but insisted he was never informed that security agencies had recommended against granting Mandelson clearance.

Opposition leaders have accused the Prime Minister of misleading Parliament and called for his resignation as the scandal deepens.

A former Foreign Office chief is scheduled to testify before MPs on Tuesday, potentially revealing more about the internal vetting process.