Keir Starmer under pressure as ministers step up criticism over Peter Mandelson scandal
Cracks appear in cabinet following evidence from sacked head of Foreign Office
Cracks appear in cabinet following evidence from sacked head of Foreign Office

UK prime minister fends off calls to quit in chastening House of Commons debate

Conservatives refuse to accept prime minister’s move to shift blame by sacking top Foreign Office official

Ministers and MPs are openly debating how the PM might be removed after elections where Labour is expected to perform dismally

Conservatives accuse Sir Keir Starmer of misleading parliament over appointment of former ambassador to the US

Vetting failure highlights dysfunction in Keir Starmer’s government

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