No10 uninterested in Mandelson security vetting, says ex Foreign Office boss as Starmer faces crunch vote
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts a pivotal moment as Parliament prepares to vote on initiating a formal ethics inquiry regarding Lord Mandelson's appointment vetting process. A former Foreign Office official has disclosed that Number 10 demonstrated insufficient interest in conducting thorough security clearance procedures. This parliamentary vote represents a significant test of Starmer's leadership and commitment to transparency standards within his government.
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No10 uninterested in Mandelson security vetting, says ex Foreign Office boss as Starmer faces crunch vote
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a critical day for his premiership as MPs vote on whether there should be a parliamentary sleaze inquiry into the Lord Mandelson vetting row
