MPs to vote on whether to hold inquiry into Starmer over Mandelson
Summary
Members of Parliament (MPs) will vote on whether to investigate Prime Minister Keir Starmer for possibly misleading Parliament about appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington. The investigation follows claims that Mandelson was given the role despite security advice against it, and that Starmer said the appointment had followed proper procedures.Key Facts
- MPs will vote on starting an inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- The inquiry concerns claims Starmer misled Parliament about appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador.
- Security officials advised against giving Mandelson clearance for the ambassador role.
- Starmer said the appointment process followed "full due process."
- Misleading Parliament can lead to a minister’s resignation.
- A similar investigation in 2023 led to Boris Johnson resigning as an MP.
- The Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, is expected to allow a debate before the vote.
- The Conservative party wants an investigation, but Labour is likely to oppose it, though some Labour MPs may support it.
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