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‘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...

Clearly I was upset, says Rachel Reeves after Commons tears

Sir Keir praised his chancellor, telling the audience: "I think it's just fantastic that she is here."He said decisions made by Reeves had allowed...

Rachel Reeves ‘going nowhere’, says No 10 after Commons tears

The Tory leader said: "How awful for the chancellor that he couldn't confirm that she would stay in place."The prime minister's press secretary was...

Government wins welfare bill vote after making big concessions to rebels

The government initially announced its plans for a shake-up of the benefits system in March, including measures to limit eligibility for Pip, the main...

BBC experts answer your questions on welfare changes ahead of Commons showdown – live updates

A quick look at how we got herepublished at 10:54 British Summer Time10:54 BST Image source, PA MediaBack in...

MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on

The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, told the BBC her party would vote against the measures"The benefits bill is too high," she said."It was 40bn...

Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead

"I've not had as much quality time with my colleagues since the Brexit wars," a minister told me with a wry smile.A remark that...

Labour MPs press Liz Kendall on rollout of benefit changes

The government was forced into a climbdown after more than 120 Labour MPs - including Dame Meg and Abrahams - threatened to block the...

Welfare U-turn means we are in ‘better position’ – Streeting

Streeting said the government had shifted "not just the package but also the approach" following criticism that the original proposals risked undermining support for...

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