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Express Politics20 Apr 2026

Zara Sultana thrown out of Commons in extraordinary Commons clash

Zara Sultana became the second MP to be thrown out of the House of Commons during Keir Starmer's grilling over Lord Peter Mandelson's vetting.

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Express Politics20 Apr 2026

Zarah Sultana thrown out of Commons for extraordinary 'barefaced liar' rant

Left-winger became the second MP to be thrown out of the chamber during Sir Keir Starmer's grilling over Mandelson's vetting scandal

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BBC Politics20 Apr 2026

Watch: Starmer faces MPs as Mandelson row drags on

Sir Keir Starmer addressed MPs in the Commons about Peter Mandelson's vetting for his job as US ambassador.

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BBC Politics20 Apr 2026

Watch: Starmer faces MPs as Mandelson row drags on

Sir Keir Starmer addressed MPs in the Commons about Peter Mandelson's vetting for his job as US ambassador.

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Express Politics20 Apr 2026

You said it Keir! PM's own two-word defence over Mandelson affair sums up his incompetence

SKETCH: Parliament erupts with jeers as under-fire Prime Minister warbles an unconvincing defence

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The Guardian Politics20 Apr 2026

After being doorstepped by a Green canvasser, I know what voters must do to keep out Reform | Zoe Williams

The 7 May elections in Great Britain promise to be a rout for Labour and the Tories. If you need to vote tactically to stop Nigel Farage’s party, make sure you trust your neighbours If there’s one thing I love more than being canvassed at local election time, it’s being canvassed when I’m at someone else’s house. I promise those people the earth. Sure, my friend whose house it is will definitely vote Lib Dem, I tell them; I once saw him make a chicken salad to take on a protest march. When a Gre

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Guido Fawkes20 Apr 2026

Starmer Announces Yet Another Review Into Mandelson Fiasco

On top of the already-conducted reviews by Chris Wormald, the ongoing Humble Address collection effort, and so on. Another review… “I have asked the government security group in the Cabinet Office to look at any security concerns raised during Peter Mandelson’s tenure.” Asked about why Mandelson received high-level STRAP clearance for access to the most…

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The Guardian Politics20 Apr 2026

‘Dancing is resistance’: Zack Polanski and the Greens bring the party to the ravers

In run-up to May local elections, the Green party is reaching people who may not normally attend a political speech It was a Sunday evening at one of Leeds’ biggest nightclubs, hot and humid, like walking into a jungle. Dancers pulsated shoulder to shoulder along with the music, riding the optimism of a good night out to come. But the 2,000-plus crowd gathered at Beaver Works were not only there to enjoy house music and abandon themselves to whatever the evening held, they were there to support

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Express Politics20 Apr 2026

Lee Anderson kicked out of Commons after refusing to stop calling Starmer a liar

Reform MP ejected from the Chamber after refusing to withdraw claim that the PM 'couldn't lie straight in bed'

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Guido Fawkes20 Apr 2026

WATCH: Lee Anderson Kicked Out of Commons After Accusing Starmer of Lying

Anderson added: “That man couldn’t lie straight in bed.”

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The Guardian Politics20 Apr 2026

Starmer tells MPs Foreign Office has been stripped of power to overrule vetting

PM says in Commons statement he has ordered inquiry into any security concerns relating to Mandelson’s tenure in US UK politics live – latest updates The Foreign Office has been stripped of its powers to overrule vetting decisions after the Peter Mandelson scandal, Keir Starmer told MPs as he sought to set out his side of events in a politically crucial statement in parliament. Saying to jeers that he accepted it appeared “incredible” he and other ministers were not told Mandelson was initiall

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Guido Fawkes20 Apr 2026

WATCH: Starmer Claims No One in No10 Knew About Mandelson’s Failed Vetting

Badenoch asked the following questions – summarised – of Starmer at his statement: The Cabinet Secretary told him in November 2024 that vetting must precede appointment. How was “full due process” true No 10 didn’t deny front-page reports that Mandelson failed vetting. Why not? Will he repeat that no one in No 10 knew before…

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