Politics

Calls for Starmer to publish security services' concerns about Mandelson's US appointment

The Conservatives have urged Sir Keir Starmer to publish all concerns raised by the security services about the appointment of sacked US ambassador Peter Mandelson.
Senior Labour MP demands answers from foreign secretary over Mandelson vetting

A senior Labour MP has written to the foreign secretary demanding answers about the vetting process for UK diplomats in the wake of Peter Mandelson's sacking as US ambassador.
There is a witch-hunt vibe in Labour on how and who approved Peter Mandelson's appointment

The question being asked everywhere today is "how did it happen"? Because the vibe out of Downing Street this morning seems to be that nobody anywhere did anything wrong, processes were followed, and everything went by the book.
Roadwork levels hit record highs – as expert partially blames Boris Johnson

The number of roadworks in Britain has more than doubled in the past two years - and frustrated drivers are more likely than ever to get stuck behind temporary traffic lights.
Why sacking Lucy Powell might come back to haunt Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer may end up regretting sacking Lucy Powell.

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