'Lame excuse': British papers not convinced by PM Starmer's Mandelson defence
Summary
British newspapers criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he defended his choice of Peter Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador, despite Mandelson failing security checks. Starmer admitted he made a mistake but refused to resign. In France, former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal spoke openly about his relationship with Stéphane Séjourné, raising questions about possible conflicts of interest.Key Facts
- Peter Mandelson failed the security vetting process for the U.S. ambassador role.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his decision in a speech to the UK House of Commons.
- British newspapers described Starmer’s defense as unconvincing and blamed others for not informing him.
- Starmer admitted the appointment was wrong but said he would not resign.
- French former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal discussed his personal life and relationship with Stéphane Séjourné in a TV interview.
- Attal and Séjourné separated due to career pressures but have since rekindled their relationship.
- Attal’s public relationship raises concerns about conflicts of interest ahead of the next French presidential election.
- The article also mentions unusual disputes arising during hostile divorces reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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