Mandelson scandal
Coverage of Mandelson scandal in the Nexus archive.
- Morgan McSweeney: ‘I felt guilty about what I’d done to Keir’
Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer's chief adviser, was forced out over the Mandelson scandal and discusses his guilt in a first-time interview.
- Ex-minister Jess Phillips reveals she threatened to quit 'a number of times' over Mandelson scandal before finally resigning with blast at Starmer
Former minister Jess Phillips announced she threatened to resign multiple times over the Mandelson scandal before finally stepping down with a public criticism of Labour leader Keir Starmer.
- Ministers speak out in cabinet meeting over Keir Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins
UK cabinet ministers expressed concerns over Keir Starmer's decision to sack Olly Robbins, the Foreign Office's top official, due to the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, warning against alienating the civil service.
- PM in name only: Cabinet minister dodges on whether Starmer's sacking of mandarin over Mandelson scandal was 'fair'… as MPs say it is 'when not if' he goes
A cabinet minister avoided commenting on whether UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's dismissal of a senior civil servant over the Mandelson scandal was justified, as MPs speculated about the PM's potential departure. The incident has sparked political debate over Starmer's leadership and accountability.
- Timeline of the Mandelson scandal that put Keir Starmer in the dock
The Mandelson scandal, involving Peter Mandelson's alleged misuse of a parliamentary office, led to legal scrutiny of Keir Starmer, the UK's former Lord Chancellor. The controversy centered on claims of political interference in a judicial appointment, sparking debates over judicial independence and political ethics.
- Timeline of the Mandelson scandal that put Keir Starmer in the dock
The Mandelson scandal, involving Peter Mandelson's past tax evasion, resurfaced to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership of the UK Labour Party. The controversy raised questions about Starmer's handling of party finances and potential legal implications.
- Starmer could have been told about Mandelson’s vetting failure, claims No 10 with release of briefing paper – UK politics live
Downing Street released a briefing paper ahead of a parliamentary showdown over Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander claimed Keir Starmer should have been informed about Mandelson's vetting concerns, though Starmer has apologized for the appointment without lying, as he wasn't explicitly told.
- Keir Starmer faces moment of reckoning over Mandelson scandal: PM told to stop hiding behind officials and to finally accept culpability
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over the Mandelson scandal, with demands for him to stop deflecting blame onto officials and to publicly accept responsibility. The controversy has sparked calls for accountability as the situation escalates.
- Starmer faces TWO judgment days to save his job: Prime Minister will face MPs over Mandelson scandal on Monday before sacked Foreign Office boss sticks the knife in on Tuesday
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces two critical parliamentary challenges this week: a vote on the Mandelson scandal on Monday and a Foreign Office crisis on Tuesday, both threatening his leadership. The Foreign Office incident involves a sacked senior official, intensifying political pressure on his government.
- Starmer's two top aides knew about Mandelson scandal WEEKS ago as Prime Minister is urged to take responsibility and resign
Keir Starmer's two top aides were aware of the Mandelson scandal weeks before it became public, leading to calls for the Prime Minister to take responsibility and resign.