Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job
Summary
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure after appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States despite Mandelson failing security checks. Starmer says he was not informed of the failed vetting, and key government officials have resigned or been criticized amid growing calls for the prime minister to step down.Key Facts
- Peter Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the U.S. despite not passing security clearance.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer was not told about Mandelson’s failed vetting before the appointment.
- The Foreign Office cleared Mandelson for the role anyway.
- Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and other allies say Starmer would not have made the appointment if he had known.
- Olly Robbins, a top Foreign Office official involved in the case, resigned and is expected to testify in Parliament.
- Opposition parties, including Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, have called for Starmer to resign.
- Starmer’s own party holds a large majority, so any leadership change depends on Labour lawmakers.
- Labour faces poor poll ratings and upcoming elections that may prompt a leadership challenge.
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