Starmer grilled over Mandelson vetting

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival following revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed to a senior diplomatic role despite failing a national security review.

During a tense parliamentary session, Starmer claimed he was never informed of the vetting agency's concerns regarding Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Opposition leaders have accused the Prime Minister of misleading Parliament and are calling for his resignation.

Sacked civil servant Sir Olly Robbins is expected to testify before MPs on Tuesday, potentially contradicting the government's account of the scandal.