PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting
Sir Keir Starmer will not face a parliamentary inquiry regarding claims he misled MPs about the vetting process for Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The House of Commons voted against a Conservative motion to investigate, with Labour MPs largely opposing the inquiry despite some dissent. Starmer has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the vetting process followed due procedure and that no pressure was applied to officials.
- ▪The House of Commons voted 335 to 223 against a motion to investigate Sir Keir Starmer.
- ▪Some Labour MPs expressed concerns about the government's handling of the situation, suggesting it could appear as a cover-up.
- ▪Starmer has denied accusations of misleading MPs regarding the vetting process for Lord Mandelson.
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PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting28 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard WheelerPolitical reporterAFP via Getty ImagesSir Keir Starmer (left) and Lord Peter MandelsonSir Keir Starmer will not face a parliamentary investigation over claims he misled MPs about the process to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador.The House of Commons voted 335 to 223 against a Conservative-led motion which sought to trigger the inquiry.Some Labour MPs on the left of the party said the PM should have referred himself to the Privileges Committee, but the majority voted to reject the motion after a concerted operation by No 10 to ensure they were on side.Sir Keir has denied accusations he misled MPs over whether vetting for the role of US ambassador followed…
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