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MPs reject bid to investigate claim PM misled Commons over Mandelson appointment

MPs rejected a bid by the Conservatives to refer the Prime Minister to the Commons Privileges Committee on Tuesday by 335 to 223.

The Independent UK

Starmer sees off major Labour rebellion over call for Mandelson inquiry

No 10 deploys full weight to block parliamentary inquiry bid as MPs warn PM running out of political capital

The Guardian - UK

Drop the ‘toxic hot potato’: what Barton and McSweeney really revealed about the Mandelson scandal

Testimony from former senior officials that pressure from No 10 did not sway appointment decision strains credulity

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer's Former Chief of Staff Brands Peter Mandelson's Appointment a 'Serious Error of Judgement' During High Stakes Commons Inquiry

Speaking to MPs on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Morgan McSweeney admitted advising Keir Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson was a 'serious error of judgment.'

International Business Times UK

Starmer’s premiership ‘on the ropes’, says US ambassador in leaked recording

Remarks by Sir Christian Turner, who replaced Lord Mandelson – sacked over his links to Jeffrey Epstein – come to light as King Charles meets Donald Trump on US visit

The Independent UK

UK ambassador to Washington says America’s only ‘special relationship’ is with Israel, not Britain

Sir Christian Turner’s comments were reportedly made in February during a private conversation with visiting students from the UK, but emerged on the second day of King Charles’s state visit to the US

The Independent UK

America has special relationship with Israel now, UK’s new US ambassador says

Diplomat described Keir Starmer as being ‘on the ropes’ over Peter Mandelson scandal in private meeting with students

The Guardian - UK

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Morgan McSweeney does no lasting damage to Starmer in grilling by Emily Thornberry

PM’s former chief of staff looked far from happy when forced into the open to face Commons committee

The Guardian - UK

Starmer seems to think he can do no wrong – two weeks of Mandy-mania hearings point to the opposite conclusion

Bereft of any big ideas, or indeed policies, the PM is in his happy place: a never-ending parliamentary procedural process, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Starmer escapes sleaze inquiry after ex-top aide takes blame for Mandelson vetting scandal

Prime minister survives vote by MPs to launch ‘sleaze’ inquiry over failed vetting row

The Independent UK

Blow for Reeves as government borrowing costs jump to highest since global financial crisis

10-year gilt yields are highest since the global financial crisis

The Independent UK

Starmer’s Mandelson claim not backed by ex-official ahead of crucial vote

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The Independent UK

McSweeney denies swearing at Foreign Office boss to speed up Mandelson vetting

Sir Keir Starmer’s former right-hand man said he was ‘wrong’ to advise him to appoint the peer, but did not take full responsibility for the decision.

Evening Standard

What did Morgan McSweeney and Philip Barton tell MPs about Mandelson’s vetting?

Key takeaways from appearance at select committee of PM’s former chief of staff and former Foreign Office chief

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Evening Standard

McSweeney denies giving intentionally false details to police after phone stolen

Concerns have been raised that the theft of the phone could result in important messages about Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment being lost.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar blasts SNP ‘stunt’ as PM faces Commons sleaze inquiry vote

Mr Sarwar rejected calls from the SNP that he should order Scottish Labour MPs to support an inquiry into Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK

George Osborne considered for US ambassador before Mandelson appointment, Morgan McSweeney confirms

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The Independent UK

Starmer’s former top aide admits ‘serious error of judgement’ over Mandelson appointment

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Evening Standard

Starmer’s ‘due process’ claim over Mandelson job not backed by ex-official

Former Foreign Office chief Sir Philip Barton said Sir Keir Starmer knew the risks over Lord Peter Mandelson’s association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Evening Standard

Detail of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein 'like knife through my soul', says PM's ex chief of staff

Morgan McSweeney took responsibility for appointing the peer US ambassador, saying Sir Keir Starmer had ‘relied on my advice and I got it wrong’

The Guardian - UK

McSweeney admits pressuring Foreign Office to expedite Mandelson role

Starmer’s former chief of staff says he asked people to act quickly but not to skip steps in vetting process

The Independent UK

Former top civil servant says Starmer knew risks of ‘toxic, hot potato’ Epstein-Mandelson relationship

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Evening Standard

Starmer knew risks of ‘toxic, hot potato’ Epstein to Mandelson, says ex-mandarin

Sir Philip Barton said there was no substance to allegations the Prime Minister’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney had sworn at him.

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Starmer avoids privileges committee inquiry into vetting of Peter Mandelson – as it happened

MPs rejected a Conservative party proposal for the prime minister to face a parliamentary inquiry into his appointment of Peter Mandelson

The Independent UK

Starmer latest: PM could bring Rayner back into Cabinet to avoid Labour leadership challenge

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer survived a vote by MPs to launch ‘sleaze’ inquiry over the Peter Mandelson vetting row

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