About this episode
The episode discusses Keir Starmer's reaction to Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting and the implications for the prime minister.
Keir Starmer says he's 'furious' he wasn't told that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting before his appointment as US ambassador. Just how much trouble is the prime minister in? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Ed Vaizey
Guests: Alys Denby, Michael Binyon
Topics covered
- political crisis
- security vetting
- UK politics
- Keir Starmer
- Peter Mandelson
- government accountability
Keywords
- Keir Starmer
- Peter Mandelson
- security vetting
- political crisis
- UK politics
- Ed Vaizey
- Alys Denby
- Michael Binyon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Times Radio
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