Search

Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdog

accused the government of trying "to pull the wool over the public and Parliament's eyes". Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: "This thing reeks. Why is the government trying to cover up, again

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM

Starmer has said it's "staggering" that he, as prime minister, was not told about Lord Peter Mandelson failing to pass initial security vetting checks. The prime minister is facing calls to resign over

No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief

Starmer. But in front of MPs, Sir Olly defended his actions, insisting he had followed the proper process while under "constant pressure" from No 10 to get Lord Mandelson in post. No 10 denied claims

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

accused America of [violating a fragile ceasefire](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/trumps-sends-delegation-to-pakistan-for-possible-new-round-of-iran-war-talks) by attacking a cargo ship. 2. ***US news*** | At least eight children were killed and two adults wounded in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana

PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting

Starmer will not face a parliamentary investigation over claims he misled MPs about the process to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. The House of Commons voted 335 to 223 against a Conservative-led motion

Three key statements Starmer made to MPs about Mandelson vetting

Starmer should be investigated in Parliament for allegedly misleading the House of Commons. It relates to several comments he made about the process of appointing Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador