The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer buys some time – but he could be running out of political capital

With a possible election ‘shellacking’ coming up, the PM is not out of danger despite his MPs backing over Mandelson

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

One more time, Mr McSweeney comes to Sir Keir Starmer’s aid

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the evidence given by the former Downing Street chief of staff makes clear, the way the prime minister has treated parliament throughout the Mandelson saga is one of the few things that has gone right with it. Sir Keir has no case to answer

The Independent UK · Apr 28

UK PM Starmer avoids parliamentary probe over Mandelson appointment as US envoy

Starmer denies allegations that his office applied pressure on the foreign ministry to approve Mandelson's appointment as Britain's ambassador in Washington despite having failed security vetting.

Euronews · Apr 28

Keir Starmer dodges sleaze probe as MPs reject investigation into whether he misled Commons over Mandelson

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

Evening Standard · Apr 28

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 · Apr 28

Starmer survives crucial vote – but at a cost to his MPs and parliament

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox explains that while the prime minister may have escaped a sleaze inquiry, the impact of what happened in the Commons today will be felt for a long time to come

The Independent UK · Apr 28

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 · Apr 28

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 · Apr 28

US ambassador’s outspoken Starmer comments revealed in leaked recording

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The Independent UK · Apr 28

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 · Apr 28