News · 20 April 2026
Senior staff knew Mandelson failed vetting before Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer's credibility is being questioned after he claimed ignorance regarding Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting. The prime minister had consistently stated he and his ministers were unaware until last week, despite an Independent journalist asking his communications director about the issue in September. Former Downing Street adviser Robert Midgley said it's "impossible Starmer did not know about it."
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