Starmer faces Mandelson vetting scandal

The British government has been plunged into crisis following revelations that Peter Mandelson failed a high-level security vetting process before being named ambassador to Washington.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer claims he was unaware of the vetting failure, but critics argue the decision to overrule standard protocols is unforgivable.

The scandal is further complicated by Mandelson's past associations with Jeffrey Epstein and his firm's lobbying for Chinese clients.

Sacked Foreign Office head Olly Robbins is expected to provide testimony that could further challenge the Prime Minister's narrative.