Commons debate begins after Morgan McSweeney tells committee that advising PM to appoint Mandelson was ‘serious error of judgment’ Q: Was there pressure on you to approve Mandelson’s vetting?This is a reference...
Read MorePhilip Barton gives evidence to foreign affairs committee, with Morgan McSweeney due later this morning, ahead of vote this afternoon Q: Where you ever asked your view about appointing Peter Mandelson?Barton says he was first...
Read MoreMorgan McSweeney among those giving evidence to foreign affairs committee ahead of Commons vote Good morning. The former US president Lyndon Johnson is credited with saying the most important skill in politics is knowing how to...
Read MoreIt seemed like a fait accompli that Hoyle would deny the application for a Commons vote – but he had other ideasWhat the hell has Keir Starmer done to upset the speaker? Was it that row they had after prime...
Read MoreGreen party byelection winner says ‘you can smell the alcohol when people are in between votes’UK politics live – latest updatesWhen Hannah Spencer spoke of her shock that in Westminster “you can smell...
Read MoreSpeaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle earlier confirmed that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into Keir Starmer’s statements over Peter Mandelson proceedDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good position” to...
Read MoreThe Conservative leader said Labour MPs should ‘look in to their consciences’ during vote on whether privileges committee should hold an inquiryDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good position”...
Read MoreCommons speaker to grant application by Tories for vote on investigation into whether PM misled MPs, say sourcesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer will face a vote on whether to launch an investigation into...
Read MoreExclusive: Some donations to 2024 Tory leadership campaign allegedly originated from US businessman in breach of electoral rulesPolice are assessing evidence about donations to Robert Jenrick’s campaign to become...
Read MorePrime minister says his job is not at risk over Mandelson vetting as allies back him against claims of wrongdoingKeir Starmer has said he will lead Labour into the next general election as his Downing Street allies denied claims...
Read MoreHealth secretary’s ‘power grab’ to override Nice comes amid growing concern move may be illegal and benefit big pharmaDozens of MPs are opposing Wes Streeting’s decision to award himself power to dictate...
Read MoreIn evidence to MPs, Cabinet Office top civil servant disputes that her department suggested vetting might not be neededUK politics live – latest updatesThe Foreign Office refused to hand over a summary of Peter...
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