Starmer could face parliament sleaze inquiry over Mandelson

British prime minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech  in Lancashire on Monday. Picture: Temilade Adelaja/PA

British prime minister Keir Starmer could face a parliamentary sleaze inquiry into claims he lied to MPs over the Peter Mandelson scandal.

The Commons will vote on Tuesday whether to refer Starmer to the privileges committee to consider if he misled the House over the way  Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US was handled.