Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM to face Commons vote today over misleading MPs in vetting scandal
Keir Starmer is facing criticism for his inability to control dissent within the Labour Party after failing to suspend MPs who voted for an inquiry into the Prime Minister. Despite his directive to oppose the investigation, 15 Labour MPs defied the whip and supported the inquiry. This situation raises questions about Starmer's leadership and authority within the party as he navigates a challenging political landscape.
- ▪Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of losing control of his party after failing to suspend Labour rebels.
- ▪Fifteen Labour MPs voted for an investigation into claims that the Prime Minister misled parliament.
- ▪None of the MPs who defied the whip had their party membership revoked, raising concerns about Starmer's authority.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsKeir Starmer accused of losing control of his party after failing to suspend sleaze vote rebelsMPs who defied the whip in a vote on an inquiry into the PM allegedly misleading parliament have escaped suspensionDavid Maddox & Kate DevlinWednesday 29 April 2026 19:48 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2967287","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-mandelson-rebel-labour-suspend-b2967287.html","title":"Keir Starmer accused of losing control of his party after failing to suspend rebels…
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