Keir Starmer faces sleaze probe for 'misleading' Parliament over Lord Mandelson appointment

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Sir Keir Starmer is facing a sleaze probe over claims he misled Parliament about Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment.
MPs have urged Sir Lindsay Hoyle to refer the Prime Minister, as Sir Keir continues to fight for his jobs after days of opposition politicians calling for his resignation.
Kemi Badenoch is also thought to be pressing for his referral to the privileges committee, the same body that brought down Boris Johnson after he was found to have lied in the Commons over Partygate.
The Tory leader argues the Prime Minister misled the Commons when he said "due process" had been followed over the appointment of Lord Madelson as ambassador to the United States.
The first Labour MP called on Sir Keir Starmer to resign on Wednesday and said it was a case of "if, not when" he will leave Downing Street.
The Hartlepool representative told GB News he does not think "anybody reasonably expects the Prime Minister to lead the party into the next election".
Members of the cabinet, including Shabana Mahmood, Rachel Reeves and David Lammy, all reportedly raised concerns about how No 10 had responded to the scandal.
Sir James Cleverly has previously called on the Prime Minister to "take responsibility" and resign following his statement on the Lord Mandelson row.
Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Housing Secretary hit out at Sir Keir Starmer and the "unbelievable" scandal surrounding the disgraced peer.
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Why are the Liberal Democrats calling for Keir Starmer to face the Privileges Committee? - Business spokeswoman Sarah Olney explains
Liberal Democrat Business spokeswoman Sarah Olney explains why her party is calling for Keir Starmer to face the Privileges Committee.
She told GB News: "We very much want to see the Prime Minister referred to the privileges Committee. And I think it then remains to be seen whether a sleaze inquiry is then something that that should take place.
She added: "I think there there remains this question to be answered about whether or not the Prime Minister misled Parliament or not.
"I think that deserves serious inquiry. But as I say, we also would like to find out more about exactly what happened between the Prime Minister's Office and the Foreign Office, particularly around Matthew Doyle.
"We know now, of course, that he was an associate of a of a sex offender, but is still given a peerage.
"I think there are more questions for the Prime Minister's office to answer around that."
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GB News’ Home and Security Mark White gives an update on the new migrant deal
GB News’ Home and Security Mark White has given an update on the new migrant deal struck with the French.
Britain has agreed a new £160million migrant deal with France, which includes a get-out clause should new tactics fail.
The Home Secretary signed the deal, which commits Britain to paying their French counterparts on the condition that its new strategies are effective.
The agreement will expire three years from now.
A £500million fund is already earmarked to boost enforcement action across northern France in a bid to crack down on people smugglers.
Almost 1,100 law enforcement, intelligence and military officers will be deployed to crack down on the surging number of migrants making the perilous trip across the Channel.
A further £160million will be invested - but only if new tactics and measures deployed to clamp down on illegal migration prove successful.
If the new wave of tactics fail to prove value for money, funding will be withdrawn in its entirety after one year.
Labour minister says he has 100 per cent faith in Keir Starmer
Labour minister Alex Norris was asked by GB News presenter Ellie Costello if he has 100 per cent faith in Sir Keir Starmer, to which he replied "yes".
He added: "We are sorry for that appointment and if we knew what we knew today, we wouldn't have made it.
"But the reality is that there was information withheld from the Prime Minister.
It comes after the first Labour MP called on Sir Keir Starmer to resign yesterday and told GB News it was a case of "if, not when" he will leave Downing Street.
The Hartlepool representative said he does not think "anybody reasonably expects the Prime Minister to lead the party into the next election".
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SNP vows to work with Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein to rip up United Kingdom forever
The Scottish First Minister said he would 'enjoy the co-operation' of working alongside separatist parties | PAThe SNP has vowed to work alongside separatist parties in Wales and Northern Ireland to rip up the United Kingdom forever after next month's local elections.
While Sinn Fein already holds power in Stormont, Plaid Cymru is on course to topple Labour in the Senedd on May 7.
John Swinney’s party is projected to win a majority in the Scottish Parliament - a result he argues would give him a mandate to negotiate with Westminster on a second independence referendum.
The Scottish First Minister said he would "enjoy the co-operation" of working alongside separatist parties as the devolved nations each push for independence from the UK.
WATCH: Zia Yusuf slams Keir Starmer for his handling of the Mandelson fiasco, labelling him ‘an evil man!’
Zia Yusuf has launched a furious tirade on Sir Keir Starmer, accusing him of being "fundamentally evil" amid the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.
Speaking to GB News, the Reform UK Home Affairs spokesman hit out at the Prime Minister for his "disdain" for Britain and for "throwing people under the bus".
Mr Yusuf added: "Clearly, Starmer is a liar.
"Clearly this narrative that was set up about Starmer by a lot in the media, not GB News, but a lot in the media that he might be a bit out of his depth and he's a bit procedural, but he's fundamentally a good man.
"No, this is a fundamentally I think actually quite evil man looking at this, looking at the way he treats people, his disdain for British people, his disdain for people who work for him and throwing them under the bus.
"He talks about taking responsibility - taking responsibility means actually bearing some consequences yourself for your actions of which he has done none."
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Reform UK will order all schools to fly Union Jack and display portrait of King
Reform UK has announced plans to mandate that all schools display a portrait of King Charles and fly the Union Jack as part of sweeping education reforms.
The party unveiled its proposals ahead of St George's Day, pledging to implement a "patriotic curriculum" within the first 100 days of taking power.
Under the policy, at least 60 per cent of assessed history content would need to focus on Britain.
The Education Secretary would gain powers to intervene at schools that fail to comply with the new requirements.
Suella Braverman, Reform's education spokeswoman, said: "Tory and Labour governments have failed a generation of young people with a substandard curriculum that undermines academic rigour and national identity in favour of promoting their mass migration agenda."
She added: "Reform will end this. As Education Secretary, I will introduce a new curriculum that will rekindle national pride and ensure that every child leaves school with an understanding of what a privilege it is to be British."
Senior civil servant faces Mandelson questions from MPs amid ‘Cabinet divisions’
A senior civil servant is set to be questioned about Lord Peter Mandelson’s vetting process, as Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism from within his own party over the scandal.
This morning, Cat Little, the most senior Cabinet Office official, is to appear before the same group of MPs as Sir Olly Robbins did.
Sir Olly appeared before the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on Tuesday to give damning evidence about the role Downing Street played in the appointment of Lord Mandelson as British ambassador to Washington.
Ms Little last week told the Prime Minister that Lord Mandelson had been granted high-level security clearance despite vetting officials recommending against it.
Ms Little had known about sensitive information linked to Lord Mandelson’s vetting since March.
Downing Street previously said there is “absolutely no suggestion” that Ms Little’s position as Cabinet Office permanent secretary is in question.
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