PM won't face inquiry over claims he misled MPs on Mandelson vetting
Summary
The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, will not face a parliamentary investigation over claims he misled MPs about how Lord Mandelson was appointed as US ambassador. The House of Commons voted against a motion to start an inquiry after a strong campaign by the government to oppose it.Key Facts
- The motion to investigate Sir Keir Starmer was rejected by 335 votes to 223.
- The motion was led by Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch.
- Some Labour MPs wanted Starmer to refer himself for investigation but most opposed the motion.
- Starmer denies misleading MPs about the ambassador appointment process and vetting.
- The Ministerial Code says ministers who knowingly mislead Parliament should resign.
- Several smaller parties and some independent MPs voted with the Conservatives in favor of the inquiry.
- Fourteen Labour MPs broke party lines to support the investigation motion.
- Labour MPs campaigning in Scotland were asked to return to Westminster to vote against the motion.
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