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Call for vote on inquiry into claims Starmer lied over Mandelson dismissed by Labour grandees – UK politics live

Alan Johnson and David Blunkett say Tory proposal for a privileges committee inquiry is a ‘nakedly political stunt’ Good morning. Kemi Badenoch is trying to get Lindsay Hoyle, the speaker, to give MPs a vote on a proposal to get the Commons privileges committee to investigate allegations that Keir Starmer lied to MPs in statements he made to them about the vetting of Peter Mandelson. Other opposition parties may be backing her, but we don’t know for sure because the process is relatively secret;

Sadiq Khan slammed as abuse charity accuses him of failing to protect children

A campaigner said the London Mayor "could do so much more than he does" to prevent children from being exposed to nudity during a naked cycling event.

Senior Labour figures say call for new Mandelson investigation is a ‘political stunt’

Conservatives expected to push for privileges committee involvement in a Commons vote on Monday A series of senior Labour figures have dismissed calls for a new investigation into what Keir Starmer told MPs about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as political point scoring, before a possible Commons vote on the issue. The Conservatives have called for the cross-party privileges committee, the remit of which includes examining whether MPs broke rules, to look at whether the prime minister misled

Environment Secretary: We’re Spending Too Much Time Talking About Mandelson

Emma Reynolds when asked by Sophy Ridge if the Mandelson affair is a “Westminster bubble” story said: “I think we are spending too much time talking about it.” Reynolds claimed people on the doorstep aren’t mentioning the Mandelson affair, though did not deny they had pretty strong views on ‘Starmer’s leadership’…

Remoaners and Civil Service allies love these two claims – but they fall apart instantly

Recent events have proved that processes in Whitehall don't work and we need renewal - but those in power are hellbent on taking a wrong turn.

Rich’s Monday Morning View

Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer faces Labour mutiny - but bad news for Rayner and Miliband

Keir Starmer was facing a mutiny among Labour MPs - but one thing is keeping him in power, according to reports.

Brexit warning as Hungary vote fuels EU realignment fears - ‘No way back'

Bob Lyddon claimed the parallel with Labour's 2024 General Election manifesto and their programme once in power "could not be more obvious".

A scandal for Starmer, a test for the Tories

The Conservatives may have a procedural route to wound the Prime Minister – but victory is far from straightforward. The post A scandal for Starmer, a test for the Tories appeared first on Conservative Home.

Rachel Reeves is desperate for your dosh – pips are now screaming in despair

OPINION - DUNCAN BARKES: The British taxpayer is being ripped off on a monumental scale.

David Gauke: It was worse in the 1970s but it can certainly feel like history repeating itself

We know now that the country got out of its 1970s malaise thanks to a government committed to fiscal discipline and a market economy.  Were matters worse in the seventies compared to today? Yes.  Will matters resolve themselves as positively?  Not necessarily. The post David Gauke: It was worse in the 1970s but it can certainly feel like history repeating itself appeared first on Conservative Home.

Esther Ghey's dismay over PM meeting tech bosses first

Brianna Ghey's mum says it's "equally important" he hears from bereaved families about online safety.