Starmer facing another bruising week over Mandelson vetting scandal

On Tuesday a British parliament committee is due to hear from Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, Cork native Morgan McSweeney

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer awaits Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset outside 10 Downing Street, London, ahead of a meeting. Picture date: Wednesday April 22, 2026.

 UK prime minister Keir Starmer is facing another bruising week as the fallout over the vetting for Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington continues. 

Mr Starmer will seek to shift the focus when he gives a speech on efforts to crack down on shoplifting on Monday.