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PM Faces Parliament Over Vetting Scandal, Robbins Next

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces Parliament today over the Peter Mandelson vetting controversy, expected to blame senior civil servant Sir Olly Robbins. Robbins' testimony tomorrow is seen as critical, with potential implications for Starmer's leadership. Meanwhile, Londoners face significant disruption from Tube strikes this week.

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PM Faces Fury Over Mandelson Security Scandal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense scrutiny after it was revealed Peter Mandelson received the highest level of security clearance ('Strap 3') despite failing initial vetting. Starmer's office plans to blame Sir Olly Robbins, the outgoing head of the Foreign Office, for not disclosing the vetting failure. The controversy raises questions about whether Parliament was misled and could lead to legal battles.

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