- Sir Keir Starmer will not face a parliamentary inquiry into allegations he misled MPs over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as the US ambassador.
- Members of Parliament rejected a Conservative motion to refer the Prime Minister to the Commons Privileges Committee on Tuesday, with 335 votes against and 223 in favour. Labour MPs were instructed to oppose the move.
- Tory leader Kemi Badenoch had accused Sir Keir of misleading the Commons by asserting that "full due process" had been followed and "no pressure existed" regarding Lord Mandelson’s potential appointment.
- While some Labour figures dismissed Mrs Badenoch’s call for an investigation as a "political stunt," a few backbenchers broke ranks. They criticised the government for whipping its MPs to vote against the motion, suggesting the Prime Minister should refer himself to the Privileges Committee to "clear his name."
- Sir Keir has consistently denied misleading the House, citing the conclusion of former Cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald that "appropriate processes" were followed.
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