Mandelson vetting
Coverage of Mandelson vetting in the Nexus archive.
- Man appears to nod off as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs on Mandelson vetting
A man appeared to nod off during Morgan McSweeney's testimony to MPs regarding the Mandelson vetting process. The incident occurred during a parliamentary session focused on scrutinizing the vetting procedures.
- Former Labour MP calls for Starmer to face Commons committee over Mandelson vetting
Former Labour MP Karl Turner, who lost the party whip after criticizing Keir Starmer and No 10, has urged the Commons speaker to refer Starmer to the privileges committee over alleged parliamentary misleading regarding Peter Mandelson's ambassadorial appointment. The call mirrors the committee's role in the Boris Johnson lockdown parties scandal.
- How safe is Starmer’s premiership after his Mandelson vetting statement to MPs?
Keir Starmer's premiership faces challenges due to his Mandelson vetting statement and ongoing unpopularity, despite efforts to assert political stability. Labour MPs have criticized his lack of a clear mission, while Starmer has targeted Olly Robbins as a political adversary.
- Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected calls to resign amid controversy over the vetting of Peter Mandelson. A senior Foreign Office official resigned over the scandal, with Starmer pledging to release 'relevant facts' by Monday.