UK politics: Starmer faces scrutiny over Mandelson appointment
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 13:24 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Politics
The UK's opposition leader, Keir Starmer, is facing questions about his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as a peer. The move has sparked concerns about the PM's leadership and conflicting accounts will be tested in parliament.
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