UK PM Starmer said he was furious he was not told Mandelson had failed a security vetting when he was appointed; A Labour backbencher has said it “doesn’t sound credible” that Keir Starmer was unaware Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting.
- The prime minister will appear before MPs on Monday to give a statement about what happened and what he knew.
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This statement from UK Prime Minister Starmer highlights internal tensions within the Labour Party, specifically regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment. The implications could extend to market sentiment, particularly if these revelations lead to political instability, which can impact economic policies and investor confidence.
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