Keir Starmer Faces Vetting Scandal

The political future of Keir Starmer is under scrutiny following testimony from former top civil servant Olly Robbins regarding the vetting of Lord Peter Mandelson.

Robbins told a parliamentary committee that Downing Street officials pushed for the 'immediate' approval of Mandelson's security clearance, despite two red flags in his file.

Starmer has denied any personal knowledge of a security lapse, claiming the allegations have been 'put to bed' by Robbins' evidence.

However, opposition leaders and some backbenchers continue to demand accountability, accusing the Prime Minister of misleading Parliament and fostering a culture of cronyism.