Jamie Nimmo: Starmer’s Survival at Stake
The prime minister says sorry over Mandelson saga, but will he keep his job?
This article is for subscribers only.
“I know many members across the house will find these facts to be incredible.”
Talk about how to lose a room. Up to this point, Keir Starmer appeared to be making a compelling argument that he didn’t know Peter Mandelson had failed the security vetting before he was appointed US ambassador. After that line, the House of Commons descended into sarcastic howls of laughter.