- Sir Keir Starmer insists the "vast majority" of Labour MPs support him, despite facing existential questions about his leadership amid the Peter Mandelson US ambassador scandal, and says he thinks he can win the next election
- The Prime Minister is under pressure following Lord Mandelson's appointment, which reportedly went ahead despite security service concerns, leading to calls for Sir Keir's resignation and alleged Cabinet divisions.
- Polling shows that while most Labour members believe Sir Keir handled the Mandelson affair poorly, a majority do not think he should resign over it.
- Sir Keir is accused of potentially breaching the ministerial code by allegedly failing to declare a meeting with tech firm Palantir, a client of Lord Mandelson’s lobbying firm.
- A Commons vote is expected next week that could trigger an inquiry into Sir Keir's handling of the vetting saga, though a Cabinet minister maintains there is "no case to answer".
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