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....
Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, says Lammy
The prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week....
Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs
Former Former Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday....
Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting
It’s emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States....
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....
‘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....
Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post....
Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says
A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says....
Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
No 10 says the government is working to ensure “anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable”....
Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay
The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published....