What did we learn from Morgan McSweeney’s evidence into the Mandelson vetting row? | BBC News

MPs have voted that Keir Starmer should not face an inquiry into whether he misled Parliament over the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

MPs voted 335 to 223 against a Tory-led motion. During the debate, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said it’s “very obvious” Starmer told the Commons things that were “not correct”. No 10 accused the conservatives of a “desperate political stunt.

Adam, Joe and Alex react to the vote. They also look back on Morgan McSweeney, a former chief of staff to Starmer, giving his account of the Mandelson appointment. In it McSweeney said he made a “serious mistake” in advising the PM to appoint the former US ambassador.

00:00 – Intro
00:23 – Starmer avoids Privileges Committee referral
02:23 – Why some Labour MPs opposed the government
04:19 – What if the vote had gone differently?
05:23 – Mandelson scrutiny at committee hearing
10:14 – Was there pressure or a rushed process?
21:37 – The sacking of Olly Robbins
24:41 – The dispute over the “pressure” claim
28:41 – Political impact for Starmer
32:11 – UK–US state visit

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