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Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he inadvertently misled Parliament over Lord Mandelson’s failed security vetting – but Downing Street insists he did not “knowingly” lie and he will not resign.
Starmer to Make Statement at 3.30pm
The Prime Minister will address the Commons at 3.30pm today in what has been described as “judgment day” for his premiership. No 10 said he will acknowledge that the House should have been given the information earlier but will deny knowingly misleading MPs or the public.
Badenoch: National Security Scandal
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has launched a fierce attack, saying the scandal is a matter of national security and more serious than Boris Johnson’s Partygate. She said Starmer’s first instinct has been to “evade, deflect and cover up”.
Farage: “Either a Liar or a Puppet”
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said: “There is no way that the Prime Minister couldn’t have known. You’re telling me that everyone around him knew and he didn’t know? Well it’s possible that he’s just a puppet and never consulted on anything, but frankly it isn’t believable.” He added that Starmer “lied to the country and the House of Commons”.
- Starmer admits he misled Parliament on Mandelson vetting
- Claims it was “inadvertent” – not “knowingly”
- Will make statement to Commons at 3.30pm
- Badenoch: more serious than Partygate
- Farage: Starmer is either a liar or a puppet
Reform UK: Starmer Must Go Now
Reform UK has led calls for Starmer’s immediate resignation since the scandal broke. Nigel Farage and senior figures say the affair is “blatant dishonesty” and a desperate cover-up. The party says this latest admission proves the Prime Minister cannot be trusted with national security.
What This Means for Britain
This is yet another hammer blow for a Prime Minister already reeling from the Mandelson scandal. While families battle £2,000 energy bills and record small boat crossings, Starmer is consumed by a national security crisis of his own making.
Reform UK’s message is clear: Britain needs honest, strong leadership that puts British interests first. With local elections weeks away, voters have a chance to reject Labour’s chaos and back Reform’s plan to secure borders, restore trust and deliver real change.
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