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UK parliament votes against inquiry into PM Starmer over Mandelson
The vote was defeated 335 to 223 after Labour MPs opposed the move, ending a Conservative push for a Privileges Committee probe.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer avoided a parliamentary investigation into claims he misled Parliament over Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador, after MPs rejected the Conservative motion by 335 to 223.
- Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused the Prime Minister of misleading Parliament by claiming "full due process" occurred and "no pressure existed" regarding Lord Mandelson, though some Labour figures branded the call a "political stunt."
- Former Foreign Office mandarin Sir Philip Barton told the Foreign Affairs Committee it was unusual to announce the appointment before vetting, while Morgan McSweeney denied he did "ask officials to ignore procedures" during his testimony.
- Labour MPs were ordered to oppose the motion, yet a handful of backbenchers criticized the Government for whipping the vote, suggesting the Prime Minister should refer himself to the Privileges Committee to "clear his name."
- Sir Keir has consistently denied misleading the House, leaning on the conclusion from former Cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald that "appropriate processes" were followed during Lord Mandelson's appointment.
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Sunderland MP Lewis Atkinson reveals why he backed Sir Keir Starmer in House of Commons vote over Lord Peter Mandelson scandal
A Sunderland MP has revealed why he backed Sir Keir Starmer in a key vote on whether the Prime Minister should be referred to the Privileges Committee.
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