The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Southport inquiry chair to review Peter Mandelson vetting process

Exclusive: Adrian Fulford will also examine wider national security vetting system in review commissioned by No 10

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Keir Starmer says it is unforgivable he was not told Mandelson failed vetting

PM ‘furious’ as spokesperson insists Downing Street repeatedly sought facts of the case without being told

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Keir Starmer arrives in Paris for Strait of Hormuz talks

The Strait of Hormuz has been blockaded by Iran since the US-Israeli strikes on the country began, threatening world oil supplies.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

Latest £100 home heating oil grant set to be paid out by ‘summer at earliest’

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive a £17 million package in support for home heating oil costs

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Starmer should ‘do the right thing’ and quit over Mandelson row, says Flynn

News emerged on Thursday that the Foreign Office had overruled security experts to allow Peter Mandelson to be appointed US ambassador.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

Keir Starmer faces resign calls from Opposition as UK government admits Mandelson vetting lapse

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure from opposition leaders to step down after fresh revelations that former US ambassador Peter Mandelson failed security vetting but was still allowed to assume office.

The Times of India · Apr 17

Senior British official resigns over Mandelson appointment, but Starmer insists he won't go

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Starmer did not lie and has not considered quitting over Mandelson row – Jones

Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US despite failing vetting by security officials.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

Foreign Office’s top civil servant Olly Robbins forced out over Mandelson vetting row

Keir Starmer understood to have lost confidence in official over decision to override security vetting failure

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Starmer should face Commons inquiry over Mandelson vetting, says Ed Davey

Exclusive: Liberal Democrat leader calls for privileges committee to investigate whether PM misled parliament

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17