Prime minister says his job is not at risk over Mandelson vetting as allies back him against claims of wrongdoing
Keir Starmer has said he will lead Labour into the next general election as his Downing Street allies denied claims of any wrongdoing over the appointment and vetting of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.
Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, told Sky News’s Trevor Phillips on Sunday show that “no wrongdoing by the prime minister has been proven in relation to Lord Mandelson’s appointment”, adding “the whole situation is regrettable”.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Aletha Adu Political correspondent.
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