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Starmer faces pressure after Mandelson fails security vetting

Appointment of veteran politician Peter Mandelson as envoy to Washington drew criticism after he failed security vetting.

Published Apr 17, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT | WFMZZ

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to quit on Friday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as envoy to Washington. The veteran politician had failed security vetting, prompting criticism and calls for Starmer’s resignation.