Starmer allies say he’s ‘furious’ as Labour critics seize on Mandelson vetting row
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-04-17 19:58 UTC+10:00
Section: British politics
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Labour & Workers, Elections
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LONDON — One of Keir Starmer’s closest allies said Friday that the prime minister is “furious” with the “failure of the state” which allowed Peter Mandelson to be appointed as ambassador to the United States despite red flags raised in his security vetting.
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