Find out how your MP voted on Mandelson vetting inquiry
Summary
The UK Parliament voted against holding an investigation into whether Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer misled MPs about the vetting process for Lord Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US. A motion calling for an inquiry was rejected by 335 votes to 223.Key Facts
- MPs voted on a motion to investigate if Sir Keir Starmer misled Parliament over Lord Mandelson’s ambassador appointment.
- The appointment took place in February 2025.
- The motion was led by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and supported by several other parties.
- The motion outlined three concerns about Starmer’s statements on the vetting process.
- Sir Keir Starmer denied misleading MPs and said the proper process was followed.
- The motion to refer Starmer to the Commons Privileges Committee was defeated by 335 to 223 votes.
- Possible points of concern included claims about “full due process,” “developed vetting,” and alleged pressure on the Foreign Office.
- The vote showed a majority of 112 against the investigation.
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