Starmer tells MPs to ‘fight together’ before critical day for his premiership
Summary
Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Labour MPs to unite ahead of a crucial vote on whether to investigate his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. The vote comes amid concerns over the appointment process and upcoming testimony by Starmer’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, about possible pressure on the Foreign Office.Key Facts
- Starmer asked Labour MPs to "stick together and fight together" before a Commons vote on the Mandelson ambassador appointment.
- The vote will decide if Starmer should be referred to parliament’s privileges committee for investigation.
- Starmer’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, will testify to an inquiry about the appointment process.
- McSweeney claims responsibility for advising the appointment but may be questioned on whether proper procedures were followed.
- There are concerns about pressure from Number 10 officials to approve Mandelson despite security issues.
- A senior security official said the vetting of Mandelson was a "borderline case" handled with “robust risk management.”
- Labour leaders like Gordon Brown called the vote a political stunt before local elections.
- Downing Street released a letter saying that proper processes were followed during Mandelson’s appointment.
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