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Two MPs ejected from Commons for accusing Starmer of ‘lying’ over Mandelson appointment

Lee Anderson and Zarah Sultana were both ordered to leave the chamber by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Two MPs ejected from Commons for accusing Keir Starmer of ‘lying’ over Mandelson

Lee Anderson and Zarah Sultana were both ordered to leave the chamber by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

Why The Independent’s evidence from last September is a problem for Starmer

Analysis: ‘Smoking gun’ claims after this publication told Downing Street that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting last year

The Independent UK · Apr 20

UK PM Starmer rejects calls to resign amid backlash over Epstein-linked Mandelson appointment

Prime Minister Keir Starmer admitted appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington was a mistake, stating he wouldn't have proceeded had he known about failed security checks. Mandelson was dismissed after new details emerged about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer expressed fury at officials for withholding vetting information,…

The Times of India · Apr 20

UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson envoy appointment was a mistake amid Epstein row

UK police are investigating allegations of misconduct in office by Mandelson, 72, when he was a Labour minister more than 15 years ago. He was arrested and released in February.

Euronews · Apr 20

Lee Anderson and Zarah Sultana ejected from Commons after accusing Starmer of lying

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The Independent UK · Apr 20

Starmer orders inquiry into any security concerns over Mandelson’s tenure in US

PM sets out his side of events relating to appointment and vetting process in address to parliament

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20

Fact check: Guidance said ‘conditional appointments’ can be made before vetting

Lord Peter Mandelson required developed vetting for his role as British ambassador to the US.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

Vote for Scottish Labour not an endorsement of Starmer, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader called for the Prime Minister to resign last month.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

PM tells MPs it is ‘staggering’ he was not told Mandelson failed vetting check

Sir Keir Starmer faced the Commons to set out the process which led to Lord Peter Mandelson’s security clearance.

Evening Standard · Apr 20