Starmer accused of 'cover-up' as he forces Labour MPs to block Mandelson standards probe... but 'scared' PM doesn't even show his face at the Commons
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Parliament rejected a motion calling for an investigation into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer provided misleading information to the House regarding Lord Mandelson. Labour MPs voted against the proposal, with critics claiming the government suppressed scrutiny through parliamentary procedure. The incident highlights tensions surrounding government transparency and accountability, as the PM notably abstained from appearing in the Commons during the debate.
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Starmer accused of 'cover-up' as he forces Labour MPs to block Mandelson standards probe... but 'scared' PM doesn't even show his face at the Commons
The Commons rejected a motion instructing the cross-party privileges committee to investigate whether Keir Starmer misled the House.
