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Why Didn't Starmer Ask? The Latest Mandelson Crisis Explained
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April 21, 2026
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23:45Now PlayingSir Keir Starmer says he would never have appointed Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US if he’d known about his vetting failure.
As the prime minister blames civil servants for not sharing key information, the Electoral Dysfunction team ask: Why didn't he ask more questions?
We break down the comparisons to the previous administration and what this means for Starmer’s drive for "integrity".
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