Politics · 23 April 2026
Starmer plans early parliament shutdown over Mandelson row
Westminster watchers think Sir Keir Starmer is moving to duck another Commons grilling. Backbenchers have been told to expect an earlier-than-expected prorogation of parliament, reportedly on Tuesday evening next week, according to The Times. Critics including Reform UK and the Tories have labelled the move cowardly, saying it lets the prime minister avoid PMQs during the fallout from the Lord Mandelson vetting scandal.
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