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Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.
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The Guardian Politics20 Apr 2026
Starmer could have been told about Mandelson’s vetting failure, claims No 10 with release of briefing paper – UK politics live
Downing Street takes unusual step of releasing document ahead of PM’s Commons showdown over Mandelson scandal Judgment day for PM over Mandelson scandal Good morning. There are occasions when a prime minister wakes up knowing that how they perform in the Commons that day will decide whether or not they keep their job – but they are very, very rare. The best example in modern times is Margaret Thatcher on the day of the Westland debate, when she told staff she would still be in post that evenin
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Scotland Secretary Blames ‘Previous Governments’ for Mandelson’s Appointment Being Announced Before Vetting
Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander has taken the morning round ahead of Starmer’s Commons statement at 3:30 p.m. Alexander argued that the public announcement of Mandelson’s appointment happening prior to the security vetting process was the fault of “previous governments.” Questioned on by Sophy Ridge on Sky News he said: “So the process by which a…
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The Guardian Politics20 Apr 2026
Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising concern among MPs
Reviews website features pages praising unlicensed sites’ supposed qualities as if they were legitimate businesses Trustpilot, the reviews website that offers to “find a company you can trust”, is hosting ratings of illegal casinos, raising concerns in Westminster about the potential risks posed to consumers. Unlicensed casino operators linked to financial harm, addiction and even suicide have flooded the UK market in recent years, often targeting people who are trying to limit their gambling by
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The Guardian Politics20 Apr 2026
Naming Mandelson as ambassador before vetting was mistake, minister says
Douglas Alexander says lessons need to be learned but he expects Keir Starmer will continue as PM It was a mistake to announce Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US before he was security vetted for the role, one of Keir Starmer’s senior ministers has said before the prime minister’s statement to MPs about the scandal. With Starmer aiming to explain to the Commons on Monday afternoon why he did not know the Foreign Office had overruled a decision to refuse Mandelson vetting, some seni
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Express Politics20 Apr 2026
Kemi Badenoch issues bombshell four-word reaction on Starmer ahead of Commons showdown
The Tory leader did not hold back as she appeared on Good Morning Britain.
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The Guardian Politics20 Apr 2026
The UK’s radical ‘Preston model’ faces an uncertain future with local elections looming | Andy Beckett
A Lancashire council tries hard to keep wealth and power in the area, despite such ideas being out of fashion in Westminster. But Reform could unravel it all What legacy will Labour leave when it loses power? For its ministers and MPs, that question looms in the far distance, with the next general election probably not for three years and the current political fragmentation making its outcome almost impossible to predict. But for many Labour councils, facing the electorate in less than three wee
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Express Politics20 Apr 2026
Politics LIVE: Starmer to make statement on Mandelson scandal
Sir Keir Starmer will address the House of Commons.
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The Guardian Politics20 Apr 2026
The key questions Keir Starmer must answer over Mandelson appointment
PM to give Commons statement on Monday, a day before sacked civil servant Olly Robbins tells his side of the story The next 48 hours will be crucial for Keir Starmer’s troubled premiership as he faces continuing calls to resign over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. On Monday, Starmer will give a statement to the House of Commons on the Guardian’s revelation that Mandelson was allowed to serve as US ambassador despite failing a vetting process run by security officials. On Tue
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BBC Politics19 Apr 2026
Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal
The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him.
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Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?
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Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
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