MPs vote on whether Starmer should face privileges committee inquiry over vetting of Mandelson – UK politics live

Members of Parliament are set to vote on whether to refer Labour leader Keir Starmer to the privileges committee. The inquiry would investigate claims that Starmer misled the House of Commons regarding pressure to approve the vetting of Peter Mandelson for a diplomatic service role. A former Foreign Office official stated they were unaware of pressure concerning the substance of Mandelson's case during their tenure. However, they did acknowledge that pressure existed, though their interactions were limited and typically in group settings.

This vote could have significant implications for Keir Starmer's leadership and the Labour Party's credibility.