"Power Play: The Peter Mandelson Scandal Unfolds as Labour Leader Faces Pressure In a dramatic turn of events, Labour leader Keir Starmer has been left facing questions over his office's handling of the appointment process for former cabinet minister Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US. As the story continues to unravel, new evidence has emerged from former top civil servant Olly Robbins, who claims that Mandelson was vetted for the role despite initial denials from No 10. The Guardian first broke the story last week, sparking a heated debate over the suitability of Mandelson for the high-profile diplomatic position. With Starmer's leadership under scrutiny, will this scandal mark a turning point for the Labour party?"
After Keir Starmer’s statement to the Commons and gripping evidence from the sacked top civil servant Olly Robbins, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about how the story of Peter Mandelson’s vetting for his job as UK ambassador to the US, which was first broken by the Guardian last Thursday, has unfolded this week Continue reading...
