UK PM Starmer furious over Mandelson scandal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly 'absolutely furious' over the ongoing scandal concerning former Labour minister Peter Mandelson's security clearance. The controversy began when it was revealed that Mandelson initially failed a developed vetting (DV) process in late January 2025, but the government overruled the decision. Opposition leaders have accused Starmer of misleading Parliament about his knowledge of the vetting failure. The Prime Minister's intense anger, as leaked by sources close to him, underscores the significant political damage the scandal is inflicting on his administration.