Starmer says it's 'frankly staggering' he wasn't told that Mandelson failed security vetting
About this episode
Keir Starmer addresses the House of Commons regarding the lack of communication about Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke in the House of Commons today to explain how he wasn't told that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting for the position of UK Ambassador to the United States. Starmer blamed officials at the Foreign Office for not telling him. Reporter Kate Varley joins Fran to discuss the background the controversy, while, Jon Tonge, Professor of Politics assesses if Starmer has done enough to save his leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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