Exclusive Content:

UK Politics

No 10 had ‘dismissive attitude’ to Mandelson vetting, says ex-official

Sir Olly said his department faced "constant pressure" from Downing Street to formally approve Lord Mandelson's appointment, with a "strong expectation" the former cabinet...

Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row

The prime minister's allies maintain this morning, as Sir Keir set out in the House of Commons on Monday, that their interpretation of the...

Keir Starmer: Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me

The decision to appoint Lord Mandelson to the key diplomatic role has dogged Sir Keir for months and the PM's statement does not appear...

Starmer ‘absolutely’ can survive Mandelson vetting row, minister says, as PM prepares to face MPs – follow live

Why did Mandelson fail his vetting?published at 06:42 BST06:42 BST Image source, ReutersThis is one of the questions MPs...

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal

Sir Keir told reporters that the first he knew about the red flags was on Tuesday last week, despite them being initially raised to...

Keir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson over vetting , says David Lammy

Opposition parties have called on the prime minister to resign, accusing him of misleading Parliament over his previous statements that due process had been...

Senior official ousted over Peter Mandelson security row to face MPs

He continued: "I cannot see that there was any process, any fairness, any giving the chance to set out his case, and that...

‘Staggering’ I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says Starmer

Lord Mandelson was announced as the UK's ambassador to the US in December 2024, before in-depth vetting had been carried out.He formally took up...

Starmer won’t resign over Mandelson vetting row, senior minister tells BBC – live updates

Renewed anger at government over Mandelson's appointmentpublished at 06:50 BST06:50 BST Image source, PA MediaThe top civil servant in...

Top Foreign Office official Olly Robbins to leave post after Mandelson vetting row

Sir Olly, who has held a number of senior Civil Service roles and served as Theresa May's chief Brexit negotiator, was appointed permanent under-secretary...

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

The Home Office was already looking into a growing trend of fake claims from people pretending to be gay, as well as concerns that...

Newsletter

Subscribe Us To Receive Our Latest News Directly In Your Inbox!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Don't miss