Starmer sees off major Labour rebellion over call for Mandelson inquiry
Keir Starmer has successfully navigated a significant Labour rebellion regarding a parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson's appointment. Despite this victory, many Labour MPs express concerns about Starmer's dwindling political capital and the potential fallout from upcoming elections. The situation remains tense as questions about the handling of Mandelson's posting continue to surface.
- ▪Keir Starmer faced a major Labour rebellion over a parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson's appointment.
- ▪Downing Street intervened to help block the inquiry, but some Labour MPs accused Starmer of a cover-up.
- ▪Fifteen Labour backbenchers supported the motion for the inquiry, raising concerns about party unity.
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The vote was tabled by the Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch. Photograph: House of Commons/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe vote was tabled by the Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch. Photograph: House of Commons/AFP/Getty ImagesKeir StarmerStarmer sees off major Labour rebellion over call for Mandelson inquiryNo 10 deploys full weight to block parliamentary inquiry bid as MPs warn PM running out of political capitalPippa Crerar, Ben Quinn and Jessica ElgotTue 28 Apr 2026 18.40 EDTFirst published on Tue 28 Apr 2026 13.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer has seen off a major Labour rebellion over a bid to force a parliamentary investigation into his appointment of Peter Mandelson, but many of his own MPs warned he was running out of political capital.After…
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