BBC Politics17 Apr 2026
Why Starmer is under renewed pressure over Mandelson scandal
Political correspondent Harry Farley reports as new information emerges about the former US ambassador's appointment to the role.
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BBC Politics17 Apr 2026
What is Developed Vetting security clearance at centre of Mandelson row?
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.
Sky News Politics17 Apr 2026
Starmer facing almighty clash as critics look to finish him off
"Absolutely furious", "unforgivable" and "completely unacceptable". Sir Keir Starmer is normally not one to show emotion, but he was near apoplectic on Friday as he insisted he was not told Peter Mandelson's security vetting had failed.
Conservative Home17 Apr 2026
Chico Khan-Gandapur: What’s in a name? For a bit of fun I decided to explore the magic of hidden meanings
This light-hearted review looks ahead to the May 7 elections, exploring the hidden meanings in the names of Britain’s main political parties and their leaders, with uncannily prescient outcomes. The post Chico Khan-Gandapur: What’s in a name? For a bit of fun I decided to explore the magic of hidden meanings appeared first on Conservative Home.
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The Guardian Politics17 Apr 2026
Retired high court judge to review Peter Mandelson’s vetting process
Exclusive: Adrian Fulford will also examine wider national security vetting system after Foreign Office controversy UK politics live – latest updates A retired high court judge is expected to review Peter Mandelson’s vetting process and the wider national security vetting system. The review, commissioned by Downing Street, comes after a Guardian investigation revealing that security officials decided Mandelson should not receive developed vetting clearance, but were overruled by the Foreign Of
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Guido Fawkes17 Apr 2026
Downing Street Refuses to Back Foreign Office After Mandelson Debacle
Number 10 has refused to say it has confidence in the FCDO as an institution in light of the Mandelson saga. It insists not a single minister, including Starmer, Lammy, or Cooper, knew he had failed vetting. Even though David Maddox spoke to then-Comms chief Tim Allan about the story back in September… Asked directly…
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Sky News Politics17 Apr 2026
Labour MP's former aide who downloaded 500 indecent images of children spared jail
A former aide to a Labour MP has been spared jail after downloading more than 500 indecent images of children.
Guido Fawkes17 Apr 2026
Mandelson’s Vetting Timeline Does Not Add Up With Starmer’s Claims
We know Mandelson was given developed vetting (even though it now emerges he had failed) on 6th January 2025. He was pictured in the street with a DV level pass with that issue date. What has transpired since then? On 11 September 2025 The Independent’s Political Editor asked Downing Street to comment on claims Mandelson…
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The Guardian Politics17 Apr 2026
Keir Starmer says it is unforgivable he was not told Mandelson failed vetting
PM says he is ‘furious’ and did not know security officials had recommended that Mandelson be denied clearance UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has said it was “unforgivable” that he was not told that Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting before being appointed as ambassador to Washington. The prime minister said he was “furious” about what had happened, as he insisted he had not known that security officials had initially recommended that Mandelson be denied clearance.
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BBC Politics17 Apr 2026
'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.
Guido Fawkes17 Apr 2026
Starmer: It Is “Unforgivable” I Was “Not Told” Mandelson Failed Vetting
Yet another scandal Can’t Recall Keir knew the square root of nothing about…
Conservative Home17 Apr 2026
David Coates: The Primrose League and applied Tory democracy
'A loyal Throne and a patriotic people; that is our policy and that is our faith' so declared Lord Randolph Churchill. In the Primrose League, he founded that ambition found its most popular and effective expression. The post David Coates: The Primrose League and applied Tory democracy appeared first on Conservative Home.